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.
Total value (estimated)
- £416,666 excluding VAT
- £500,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 December 2025 to 22 December 2030
- Possible extension to 22 December 2035
- 10 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 42642500 - Machine tools for working hard plastics
- 42994000 - Machinery for working rubber or plastics
- 42994200 - Machinery for working plastics
Contract locations
- UKN06 - Belfast
Engagement
Engagement deadline
6 October 2025
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
Queen's staff have undertaken pre-market engagement activity with a number of suppliers. The activity was undertaken in order to: 1- gain a better understanding of what the market can offer and if the market is capable of responding to a tender in relation to this requirement; 2- identify potential suppliers for the requirement; 3- understand potential lead times, and 4- gain an understanding of the commercial profile for the requirement Participation in preliminary market engagement is not a prerequisite for participation in any future tender exercise
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
14 November 2025
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