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title: "Polymer processing equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058bd8"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE"
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# Polymer processing equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058bd8

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## Summary

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for acquiring polymer processing equipment. Specifically, they aim to procure a micro compounder, an injection moulder, and a platen press to support advanced research. The procurement is classified under the industry category of "Machinery for working plastics" and targets the delivery location of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Interested parties should note the key deadlines with the tender period ending on 22nd September 2025. This open competition, which involves a contract valued at £200,000, is being conducted under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying precision polymer processing equipment. Companies specialising in developing advanced machinery for research and development purposes, particularly those focused on niche market innovations like nanocomposites, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement favours suppliers who can ensure high compatibility between the specified equipment types to advance the university's capabilities in material research. With a tender that prioritises both quality (60%) and price (40%), businesses able to offer state-of-the-art solutions at competitive prices can leverage this procurement to enhance their presence in the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

The university is seeking to procure a micro compounder, injection moulder, and platen press to support advanced research into novel nanocomposites-materials that combine nanoscale fillers with polymer matrices to achieve enhanced physical properties. These tools are essential for enabling precise and flexible sample preparation, which is critical for investigating mechanical, thermal, and structural characteristics of newly developed materials. - The micro compounder must be capable of processing very small quantities of polymers and additives, ideal for R&D involving expensive or rare substances. - The injection moulder should allow for the creation of standardised test specimens with tight control over temperature, pressure, and mould geometry. - The platen press must offer programmable pressure and heat settings to form composite sheets or layered samples. The machines will be used in conjunction with each other and must demonstrate their inter-compatibility. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Machinery-for-working-plastics./VRT5426HWS To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VRT5426HWS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050410-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42994200 - Machinery for working plastics

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 09:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050410-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050410-2025
  21st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VRT5426HWS
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Machinery-for-working-plastics./VRT5426HWS
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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