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title: "Integrated Microcompounder with Tow Impregnation Die"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823751"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-02-16"
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# Integrated Microcompounder with Tow Impregnation Die

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823751

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract under public procurement regulations for the purchase of an Integrated Microcompounder with Tow Impregnation Die, aligning with the Education sector requirements. The procurement process was completed on 16 February 2026, with Engelmann & Buckham Ltd appointed as the supplier. This contract was executed without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The procurement method utilised was limited, reflecting a tailored approach to fulfil the University's specific needs, including space optimisation necessitated by vertical equipment design at the Edinburgh location (UKM75).

This tender offers a significant business opportunity, particularly for firms specialising in technical educational equipment and niche compounder machinery. Businesses like Engelmann & Buckham Ltd, suited for small to medium-sized enterprises with specific expertise in advanced manufacturing equipment, stand to benefit. Such specialised suppliers with the capability to provide unique machinery solutions can expand their footprint in the educational sector by fulfilling bespoke technical specifications where competition is limited, potentially fostering future partnerships and contracts within academia.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549613 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549613

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549613
  Integrated Microcompounder with Tow Impregnation Die - The University is seeking to purchase a vertical microcompounder with integrated tow impregnation die.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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