Published date: 11 July 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 9 August 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Magnetic resonance imaging equipment - 33113000

  • Magnetic resonance scanners - 33113100

  • Nuclear magnetic resonance scanners - 33113110

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

    • Measuring instruments - 38300000

Location of contract

M13 9PL

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

2017/1279/CFR/JW/PC

Published date

11 July 2017

Closing date

9 August 2017

Contract start date

11 September 2017

Contract end date

31 December 2017

Contract type

Supply contract

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

1. Background information on The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is Britain's largest single-site university, with a proud history of achievement and an ambitious agenda for the future. The University provides world-class research facilities and undertakes research of international standing. It offers students a wide choice of degree programmes and options, and excellent facilities and student support services.
The University employs over 12,000 staff and offers over 400 different degree courses. It comprises of three faculties with 23 academic schools and hundreds of specialist research groups. The University's cultural attractions include The Manchester Museum, The Whitworth Art Gallery, Jodrell Bank Observatory and the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama. The University also operates a thriving conference and meeting operation including a hotel and conference centre.
Further details on the University can be found at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/facts-figures/

2. Background information on Project
This scientific equipment will be housed within the National Graphene Institute at the University of Manchester. The facility has an ultra-isolated 'quiet' environment designed to be accessed by Manchester scientists along with academic and industrial research partners. The NGI facility will be used for the study of new phenomena, new materials and new devices, and will drive innovation. It will provide access to advanced instrumentation and measurement capability, and training for current and future researchers in academia and industry.

3. Project Overview
The University of Manchester wishes to purchase a fast sample turnaround cryogen-free dilution refrigerator, which is to be used for cooling materials and devices to the

More information

Links

Additional text

To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation.

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Paul Carter

Address

Manchester
Manchester
Manchester
M13 9PL
United Kingdom

Telephone

0161 275 2207

Email

paul.carter-2@manchester.ac.uk