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title: "QUB/2397/23 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Thermoplastic Twin Screw Polymer Compounder"
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# QUB/2397/23 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Thermoplastic Twin Screw Polymer Compounder

Buyer: QUEEN' UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bcf4

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## Summary

The Queen's University Belfast has completed a procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a Thermoplastic Twin Screw Polymer Compounder. This equipment falls under the goods category with a focus on machines and apparatus. The procurement was for the School of Pharmacy to acquire equipment essential for handling harmful drug substances. The contract, awarded to Three-Tec GmbH, was valued at £350,000 and signed on August 3, 2023. The tender was in the "Award" stage, and the deadline for submissions was on May 18, 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that can provide machinery and apparatus with individual functions, particularly those experienced in the pharmaceutical and equipment supply industries. Companies offering procurement, installation, and commissioning services for specialised equipment could be well-suited to compete. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing fair competition, with an emphasis on both technical quality and price in the award criteria. The supplier, Three-Tec GmbH, an SME from Switzerland, secured the contract, demonstrating potential for international businesses to participate in public procurement processes with UK-based organisations.

## Notice

The School of Pharmacy wishes to purchase the supply, installation and commissioning of Thermoplastic Twin-screw Polymer Compounder with ancillary devices and any associated consumables to provide a full extrusion line, including air and water cooling with pelletiser. The equipment will be supplied in an isolator to allow handling of potent or harmful drug substances. The purchase will include supply, delivery, installations, commissioning, and training on the equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Pharmacy wishes to purchase the supply, installation and commissioning of Thermoplastic Twin-screw Polymer Compounder with ancillary devices and any associated consumables, to provide a full extrusion line including air and water cooling with pelletiser. The equipment will be supplied in an isolator to allow handling of potent or harmful drug substances. The purchase will include supply, delivery, installations, commissioning, and training on the equipment.

Options: One off purchase with an option to extend maintenance and the purchase of consumablesbeyond this period for a further period of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of theequipment

Renewal: One off purchase with an option to extend maintenance and the purchase of consumablesbeyond this period for a further period of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of theequipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022826-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | As and when like equipment is required. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN' UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THREE-TEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 31640000 - Machines and apparatus with individual functions
- 33680000 - Pharmaceutical articles
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
- 42994000 - Machinery for working rubber or plastics
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2023 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022826-2023
- 5 Apr 2023 at 15:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010022-2023
- 5 Apr 2023 at 15:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010021-2023
- 5 Apr 2023 at 15:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010020-2023
- 5 Apr 2023 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010017-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.qub.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home

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