Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
University Of Edinburgh
Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1HT
Telephone
+44 1316502759
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Integrated Microcompounder with Tow Impregnation Die
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The University is seeking to purchase a vertical microcompounder with integrated tow impregnation die.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £351,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
University of Edinburgh.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
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.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 February 2026
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Engelmann & Buckham Ltd
Weybourne House, Lenten Street
Alton
GU34 1HH
Telephone
+44 07715497943
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £351,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823751.
(SC Ref:823751)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sherriff Court
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom