Scope
Description
Northumbria University has procured a Micro Compounder, an Injection Moulder and a Platen Press to support advanced research into novel nanocomposites-materials that combine nanoscale fillers with polymer matrices to achieve enhanced physical properties.
- The Micro Compounder that capable of processing very small quantities of polymers and additives, ideal for R&D involving expensive or rare substances;
- The Injection Moulder that allows for the creation of standardised test specimens with tight control over temperature, pressure, and mould geometry;
- The Platen Press that offers programmable pressure and heat settings to form composite sheets or layered samples.
The machines will be used in conjunction with each other and physically compatible for a single user to operate. The transfer of samples from a Micro Compounder to either Platen press or Injection Moulder is achievable with minimal user intervention and without requiring any additional tools or adaptors.
Following a competitive tender, the requirement was split to ensure technical compliance. Items 1 & 2 were awarded to the UK distributor, while Item 3 was awarded directly to the OEM as the sole authorized provider for that specific item. This purchase includes delivery; offloading; positioning; installation; commissioning; onsite training and 2-year Service and Maintenance contract.
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Contract 1. UNN Standard T&C of Purchase_Polymer processing equipment_Platen Press
Supplier
Contract value
- 53880.00 EUR including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
19 December 2025
Contract dates
- 31 December 2025 to 1 March 2028
- 2 years, 2 months, 2 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 42994200 - Machinery for working plastics
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Contract 2. UNN Standard T&C of Purchase_Polymer processing equipment
Supplier
Contract value
- £208,129 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
19 December 2025
Contract dates
- 31 December 2025 to 1 March 2028
- 2 years, 2 months, 2 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 42994200 - Machinery for working plastics
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Suppliers
Collin Lab and Pilot Solutions GmbH
Gewerbestrasse 11
Maitenbeth
83558
Germany
Contact name: Martin Grosshaupt
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
ENGELMANN & BUCKHAM LTD
Weyboune House, Lenten Street
Alton Hants
GU34 1HH
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2
Contracting authority
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBP-4638-XHJP
College street, Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government