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title: "Integrated Microcompounder with Tow Impregnation Die"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0654bc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Integrated Microcompounder with Tow Impregnation Die

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0654bc

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract to Engelmann & Buckham Ltd for the purchase of an XPlore Microcompounder, a specialised piece of laboratory equipment. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments," and is situated within Edinburgh. The contract, valued at £351,000, was signed on 16 February 2026. This award occurred without prior publication due to technical reasons, as the equipment met specific space and functionality requirements essential for the University's research purposes. This stage reflects the award phase, with Engelmann & Buckham serving as the UK representatives for XPlore.

Engelmann & Buckham Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise, has seized a significant opportunity for growth by securing this contract with a leading academic institution. Businesses specialising in precision laboratory equipment and capable of offering unique solutions tailored to space-constrained environments would find similar contracts advantageous. Such procurements present a ripe opportunity for suppliers in niche technology sectors to partner with academic and research organisations, thereby expanding their market reach and enhancing their business portfolio through high-profile collaborations.

## Notice

The University is seeking to purchase a vertical microcompounder with integrated tow impregnation die.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to award Engelmann & Buckham the contract for the purchase of an XPlore Microcompounder as the UK representatives for XPlore. The XPlore microcompounder has been selected as it is the only equipment that meets the University's requirements of: - An integrated unit that includes an injection moulder, a tow impregnation line and an integrated filament line to produce fused deposition modeling filaments. - A vertical machine to maximise limited lab space.

### Procurement Information

This is an award of a contract without prior publication because competition is absent for technical reasons. The University of Edinburgh is seeking to award Engelmann & Buckham the contract for the purchase of an XPlore Microcompounder as the UK representatives for XPlore. The XPlore microcompounder has been selected as it is the only equipment that meets the University's requirements of: - An integrated unit that includes an injection moulder, a tow impregnation line and an integrated filament line to produce fused deposition modeling filaments. - A vertical machine to maximise limited lab space.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013788-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £351,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENGELMANN & BUCKHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013788-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823751
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823751
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

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