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title: "Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of One (1) Hot Melt Extruder System for CMAC"
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# Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of One (1) Hot Melt Extruder System for CMAC

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0484b1

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, a public law body based in Glasgow, issued a tender for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a hot melt extruder system intended for the Centre for Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation (CMAC). The procurement process, classified under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry, was conducted using an open procedure. The entire process was completed, with the contract awarded to ThermoFisher Scientific on 6th November 2024. The project, identified by UOS-33001-2024, requested bids for a twin-screw co-rotating bench scale extruder with an integrated feeder unit. Potential suppliers had until 26th August 2024 to submit their electronic bids.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with experience in providing hot melt extrusion systems. The completion of this contract also opens prospects for future maintenance and service expansions as per the contract's provisions. Innovative companies capable of delivering integrated, highly technical equipment and associated training will find such opportunities beneficial. Businesses capable of meeting high turnover and insurance requirements and demonstrating relevant experience through previous successful projects are best suited to compete in similar procurements.

## Notice

This Contract Award Notice relates to the contract awarded to a sole supplier to provide a bench scale hot melt extruder system. The system is a twin screw co-rotating style and includes an integrated loss in weight feeder unit for delivery of powdered feedstocks. This is to replace existing capability within CMAC at University of Strathclyde. This requirement includes supply, delivery, installation and training of the equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract Award Notice refers to contract for a one bench scale hot melt extruder system. The system will be a twin screw co-rotating style and include an integrated loss in weight feeder unit for delivery of powdered feedstocks. This is to replace existing capability within CMAC at University of Strathclyde. This requirement includes supply, delivery, installation and training of the equipment. Additional information: The total contract value is inclusive of additional options taken up at the point of award.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional services from the successful Tenderer, either intended extension of existing services or in replacement of existing services. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038862-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £170,244 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMOFISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038862-2024
- 25 Jul 2024 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023264-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773194
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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