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title: "Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of One (1) Hot Melt Extruder System for CMAC"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2024-12-03"
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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-r6ebe6-0000773194

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow has concluded the procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of one bench-scale hot melt extruder system needed for their Centre for Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation (CMAC). This process falls under the education category and was executed via an open procedure. The contract, identified as UOS-33001-2024, has been awarded to ThermoFisher Scientific. The contract, valued at £170,244.67, includes the complete setup and training associated with the extracur system, with the awarding of the contract having been completed on 6th November 2024.

This tender presents a potential growth opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment manufacturing domain, particularly those experienced in delivering high-quality, precision laboratory equipment. SMEs, especially those capable of meeting the technical quality standards required for such specialised equipment, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The University of Strathclyde's requirement for an advanced extrusion system indicates a procurement process that values technical excellence and comprehensive service delivery, offering businesses the chance to demonstrate their capacity and secure significant contracts within the education and research sector.

## 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.. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519457 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519457
- 25 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510675

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510675
  Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of One (1) Hot Melt Extruder System for CMAC - This Contract Notice refers to the tender opportunity to appoint a sole supplier to provide one bench scale hot melt extruder system. The system should 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. For guidance, the current capability is a 11mm diameter, 25:1 L/D barrel, 8 heat transfer zone extruder as built by ThermoFisher. The current unit utilises a Brabender mini-twin loss in weight feeder. This requirement includes supply, delivery, installation and training of the equipment.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519457
  Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of One (1) Hot Melt Extruder System for CMAC - 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.

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