The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
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| Title: | Polymer processing equipment |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | The University of Northumbria at Newcastle |
| Nature of contract: | Supplies |
| Procedure: | Below threshold - Open competition |
| Short Description: | The university is seeking to procure a micro compounder, injection moulder, and platen press to support advanced research into novel nanocomposites-materials that combine nanoscale fillers with polymer matrices to achieve enhanced physical properties. These tools are essential for enabling precise and flexible sample preparation, which is critical for investigating mechanical, thermal, and structural characteristics of newly developed materials. - The micro compounder must be capable of processing very small quantities of polymers and additives, ideal for R&D involving expensive or rare substances. - The injection moulder should allow for the creation of standardised test specimens with tight control over temperature, pressure, and mould geometry. - The platen press must offer programmable pressure and heat settings to form composite sheets or layered samples. The machines will be used in conjunction with each other and must demonstrate their inter-compatibility. |
| Published: | 21/08/2025 09:11 |
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Scope
Description: The university is seeking to procure a micro compounder, injection moulder, and platen press to support advanced research into novel nanocomposites-materials that combine nanoscale fillers with polymer matrices to achieve enhanced physical properties. These tools are essential for enabling precise and flexible sample preparation, which is critical for investigating mechanical, thermal, and structural characteristics of newly developed materials.
- The micro compounder must be capable of processing very small quantities of polymers and additives, ideal for R&D involving expensive or rare substances.
- The injection moulder should allow for the creation of standardised test specimens with tight control over temperature, pressure, and mould geometry.
- The platen press must offer programmable pressure and heat settings to form composite sheets or layered samples.
The machines will be used in conjunction with each other and must demonstrate their inter-compatibility.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Machinery-for-working-plastics./VRT5426HWS
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VRT5426HWS
Total value (estimated):
GBP 200,000 including VAT
Description
Contract dates (estimated)
03/11/2025 to 02/11/2027
CPV Classifications:
42994200 - Machinery for working plastics.
Contract can be extended:
No
Extension Date:
Delivery regions:
UKC NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Submission
Enquiry deadline: 05/09/2025 Time: 17:00Tender submission deadline: 22/09/2025 Time: 17:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VRT5426HWS
An electronic auction will be used: No
Procedure
Procedure type: Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
University of Northumbria at Newcastle, PNBP-4638-XHJP
Sutherland Building, Camden Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST, United Kingdom
Tel. 0191 227 4303, Email: laura.rizaeva@northumbria.ac.uk
Contact: Laura Rizaeva
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.northumbria.ac.uk
Organisation type: REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Devolved regulations that apply: None