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title: "250284 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Installation, Maintenance and Consumables for an Integrated Vertical Press with Bolt-On Injection Unit."
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST"
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# 250284 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Installation, Maintenance and Consumables for an Integrated Vertical Press with Bolt-On Injection Unit.

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c081

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a contract titled "250284 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Installation, Maintenance and Consumables for an Integrated Vertical Press with Bolt-On Injection Unit." This procurement falls under the goods category in the machinery industry, specifically for machinery for working plastics. The vertical press with bolt-on injection unit will be located at Queen's University's AMIC Harbour Facility on Queen's Island, Belfast, to support Research and Development projects. The engagement process, including pre-market engagement, concluded on 1st June 2026, with further communication planned for 6th July 2026. The contract period is set to start on 26th October 2026 and can extend up to 26th October 2036.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of specialised machinery, especially those experienced in producing equipment for working with plastics. Companies that can provide integrated compression moulding technology suited for research purposes will find this tender particularly beneficial. Furthermore, businesses with the capability to deliver, install, maintain, and provide consumables for complex machinery systems will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The large-scale and long-term nature of the project offers potential for growth and expansion in the Northern Ireland region, contributing positively to the local economy and technological advancements at a prestigious academic institution.

## Notice

Queen's University requires an integrated compression moulding machine (vertical press) with bolt-on injection unit. This fully integrated machine will be located at the AMIC Harbour Facility, Queen's Island, Belfast and used in Research and Development projects to over-mould thermoplastic polymers onto a range of composite structures in a single manufacturing step. The machine will be utilised primarily for research purposes, resulting in lower hours run compared to a manufacturing environment. For a comprehensive description of the requirements please refer to document 250284 Contract Specification.

### Planning Information

The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Queen's staff have undertaken pre market engagement activity including discussions with
a number of companies.
The activity was undertaken in order to:
1- gain a better understanding of what the market can offer and if the market was 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061408-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,432,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42994200 - Machinery for working plastics

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 15:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061408-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061408-2026
  30th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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