Scope
Reference
250164
Description
Queen's University Belfast wish to procure A Turnkey Injection Moulding System for Polymer and Composite Research
The procurement of this state-of-the-art injection moulding machine forms a critical component of the new Polymer Micro-Processing Suite at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB). The goal is to establish a unique UK capability for gram-to-kilogram scale injection moulding trials, enabling early-stage polymer and composite innovation, hands-on training for students, and collaborative R&D with industry, particularly Northern Ireland SMEs.
Contract 1. 250164 Contract for the Supply, Delivery (unloaded and positioned at the point of use), Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Turnkey Injection Moulding System for Polymer and Composite Research
Supplier
Contract value
- £180,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
13 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
13 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 24 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
26 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 February 2026 to 26 February 2027
- Possible extension to 26 February 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
One-off purchase with 12 months warranty, including maintenance and any associated consumables or ancillary items, with options to extend for a further 12 months or until the end of the equipment’s usable life.
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Options to extend for a further 12 months or until the end of the equipment’s usable life.
CPV classifications
- 42642500 - Machine tools for working hard plastics
- 42994000 - Machinery for working rubber or plastics
- 42994200 - Machinery for working plastics
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
ARBURG LIMITED
- Companies House: 02761294
Tachbrook Park Drive
Warwick
CV34 6RH
United Kingdom
Email: uk@arburg.com
Website: http://www.arburg.co.uk
Region: UKG13 - Warwickshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. 250164 Contract for the Supply, Delivery (unloaded and positioned at the point of use), Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Turnkey Injection Moulding System for Polymer and Composite Research
Contracting authority
Queen's University Belfast
- Charity Commission for Northern Ireland: 101788
University Rd
Belfast
BT7 1NN
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@qub.ac.uk
Website: http://www.qub.ac.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland