--- title: "250164 - Contract for the Supply, Delivery (unloaded and positioned at the point of use), Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Turnkey Injection Moulding System for Polymer and Composite Research" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e029" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e029" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e029.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e029.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST" published: "2026-02-26" --- # 250164 - Contract for the Supply, Delivery (unloaded and positioned at the point of use), Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Turnkey Injection Moulding System for Polymer and Composite Research Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e029 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e029) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e029.json) ## Summary Queen's University Belfast has completed the procurement process for a Turnkey Injection Moulding System dedicated to polymer and composite research. The procurement, initiated via an open procedure, is aimed at enhancing QUB's Polymer Micro-Processing Suite, creating a vital capacity for gram-to-kilogram scale injection moulding trials. As a public authority operating under sub-central government and Northern Irish devolved regulations, the university specified the purchase for its Belfast campus, with contracts starting on the 27th of February 2026. The process involved planning and tender stages, culminating in the award of the contract to Arburg Limited, a SME based in Warwick, United Kingdom, for a value of £180,000, offering options for renewal up to 2028. This contract represents significant growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in machinery for working hard plastics and rubber or plastics. The emphasis is on fostering innovation and collaboration with Northern Ireland SMEs, underscoring the project's potential to advance research and development within the industry. It suits businesses focusing on technology evolution, integration opportunities, and flexibility in professional services. The procurement fosters engagement with industrial partners and provides hands-on training for students, making it a strategic investment in preparing the next generation of experts while boosting the region's manufacturing prowess. ## Notice Queen's University Belfast wish to procure A Turnkey Injection Moulding System for Polymer and Composite Research The procurement of this state-of-the-art injection moulding machine forms a critical component of the new Polymer Micro-Processing Suite at Queen's University Belfast (QUB). The goal is to establish a unique UK capability for gram-to-kilogram scale injection moulding trials, enabling early-stage polymer and composite innovation, hands-on training for students, and collaborative R&D with industry, particularly Northern Ireland SMEs. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: One-off purchase with 60 months warranty, including maintenance and any associated consumables or ancillary items ### Planning Information Queen's staff have undertaken pre-market engagement activity with a number of suppliers. The activity was undertaken in order to: 1- gain a better understanding of what the market can offer and if the market is capable of responding to a tender in relation to this requirement; 2- identify potential suppliers for the requirement; 3- understand potential lead times, and 4- gain an understanding of the commercial profile for the requirement Participation in preliminary market engagement is not a prerequisite for participation in any future tender exercise ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017133-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | 14 Nov 2025 | | Award date | 13 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £416,666 | | Lots value | £416,666 | | Awards value | £180,000 | | Contracts value | £180,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | QUEEN'S 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 | ARBURG | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42642500 - Machine tools for working hard plastics - 42994000 - Machinery for working rubber or plastics - 42994200 - Machinery for working plastics ## Release History - 26 Feb 2026 at 08:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017133-2026 - 13 Feb 2026 at 11:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013328-2026 - 25 Nov 2025 at 12:10 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076825-2025 - 17 Nov 2025 at 12:06 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074355-2025 - 17 Nov 2025 at 10:10 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074268-2025 - 14 Nov 2025 at 08:40 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073779-2025 - 14 Nov 2025 at 08:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073776-2025 - 13 Nov 2025 at 10:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073432-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017133-2026 26th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013328-2026 13th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076825-2025 25th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074355-2025 17th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074268-2025 17th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073779-2025 14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073776-2025 14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073432-2025 13th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home Suppliers wishing to express an interest in this tender must register at this address and download the documentation ## Notice URLs - http://www.arburg.co.uk - http://www.qub.ac.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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