Scope
Reference
250134
Description
Queen's University of Belfast wishes to procure a large (3m x 6m) autoclave for carrying out industrial research for composite processing. This autoclave will be used for conventional composites (carbon and glass fibre), natural fibre composites and thermoplastic composites including using high temperature polymers such as PEEK.
Total value (estimated)
- £730,000 excluding VAT
- £876,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 October 2025 to 15 October 2030
- Possible extension to 15 October 2040
- 15 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
options to extend maintenance beyond this period for a further period of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33191110 - Autoclaves
Submission
Tender submission deadline
29 August 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Full details of the award criteria and weightings are contained within the tender response pack. Mandatory Technical Requirements, Project Methodology, Support Services, Sustainable Procurement,... |
Price |
Weighting description
Full details of the award criteria and weightings are contained within the tender response pack. Mandatory Technical Requirements, Project Methodology,
Support Services, Sustainable Procurement, Extended Warranty, Price
The specification has been amended to reflect a response issued to a clarification request. The amended specification is available within the clarification log.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
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Contracting authority
Queen's University Belfast
- Charity Commission for Northern Ireland: 101788
University Rd
Belfast
BT7 1NN
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@qub.ac.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland