Scope
Reference
T24/0086
Description
The University decided to procure 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 must be capable of processing very small quantities of polymers and additives, ideal for R&D involving expensive or rare substances;
- The Injection Moulder must allow for the creation of standardised test specimens with tight control over temperature, pressure, and mould geometry;
- The Platen Press must offer programmable pressure and heat settings to form composite sheets or layered samples.
The machines will be used in conjunction with each other and must be physically compatible for a single user to operate. The transfer of samples from a Micro Compounder to either Platen press or Injection Moulder must be achievable with minimal user intervention and without requiring any additional tools or adaptors. University may ask Suppliers to demonstrate their inter-compatibility.
This purchase includes delivery; offloading; positioning; installation; commissioning; onsite training and 2-year Service and Maintenance contract. The required delivery date is in WC 01 December 2025 or earlier.
University reserves the right to purchase the list of equipment in full or partially. University has set budget allocated to this project and can only award in accordance with this budget.
Suppliers must confirm if any item on the list that is not purchased on initial award can be purchased at a later date within 180 days after Contract award date.
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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
Award decision date
21 October 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
3 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 14 November 2025 to 13 November 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 42994200 - Machinery for working plastics
Contract 2. UNN Standard T&C of Purchase_Polymer processing equipment
Supplier
Contract value
- £208,129 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 October 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
3 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 14 November 2025 to 13 November 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 42994200 - Machinery for working plastics
Contract locations
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Suppliers
Collin Lab and Pilot Solutions GmbH
Gewerbestrasse 11
Maitenbeth
D-83558
Germany
Contact name: Martin Grosshaupt
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. UNN Standard T&C of Purchase_Polymer processing equipment_Platen Press
Englemann & Buckham Limited
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. UNN Standard T&C of Purchase_Polymer processing equipment
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