UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The University wishes to appoint a Contractor or Contractors to supply a High Pressure Freezing (HPF) system. The system is intended for use in cryo and correlative light electron microscopy studies so must provide high quality sample freezing resulting in amorphous ice without hexagonal ice crystals up to 200um sample thickness. The system is to be an integrated turnkey solution, complete with software and user training.

The University requires to procure and install a state-of-the-art internally heated pressure vessel (IHPV) for synthesising and testing geological materials under crustal pressures and magmatic temperatures. The IHPV will complement other experimental equipment in Manchester and provide a nationally unique capability for the wider NERC community. The IHPV should be fully operational by 3rd March 2024.

The University require to procure and install a state-of-the-art internally heated pressure vessel (IHPV) for synthesising and testing geological materials under crustal pressures and magmatic temperatures. The IHPV will complement other experimental equipment in Manchester and provide a nationally unique capability for the wider NERC community. The IHPV should be fully operational by 3rd March 2024. Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The University is undertaking a project to review the IT Service Management toolset supporting the core of its operations. The current toolset has been implemented for around 5 years and is utilised primarily by IT Services, but also several other University departments. As part of this project, it has been identified that it would be beneficial to conduct soft market testing to ascertain the offerings of such applications within the market, and any key areas of development within recent years. This market research enquiry is in the form of a questionnaire with potential for follow up demonstrations. Responses received from the RFI will assist the University to ascertain supplier level interest and enable planning for invitation of interested parties to these demonstrations, in addition to allowing the organisation to understand the changes and development in the market. The University may also undertake further discussions with suppliers who have expressed an interest, to better its understanding of the supply market and product capability. Additional Information on how to apply: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/ Responses to this PIN to be received by 7th November 2022 @ 12.00hrs Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain Request for Information documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

We wish to purchase IT training services from a strategic partner for IT training as per Appendix A of the attached Bidders Response document This appointment will commence 1st January 2023 and be for a period of 3 (three) years with the potential to extend for 2 (two) further years, on an annual basis. All appointments will be subject to an annual review. Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

We wish to purchase IT training services from a strategic partner for IT training as per Appendix A of the attached Bidders Response document This appointment will commence 1st January 2023 and be for a period of 3 (three) years with the potential to extend for 2 (two) further years, on an annual basis. All appointments will be subject to an annual review.

The University of Manchester are currently out to tender for the provision of a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement for the supply of Renewable Energy for their campus. This tender is being managed by Inspired Energy on behalf of the University of Manchester

The University of Manchester are currently out to tender for the provision of an export agreement for excess electricity generation from their on-site CHP plant.Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express Interest upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through the e-tendering system.The tender documents have been made available on Inspired's e-tendering portal In-Tend - please see https://in-tendhost.co.uk/inspired/aspx/Home to register or access the documents. Documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of the website and selecting the View Details button of this project.

The University of Manchester are currently out to tender for the provision of an export agreement for excess electricity generation from their on-site CHP plant. inspired Energy is managing this procurement exercise on behalf of the University. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express Interest upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through the e-tendering system. The tender documents have been made available on Inspired's e-tendering portal In-Tend - please see https://in-tendhost.co.uk/inspired/aspx/Home to register or access the documents. Documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of the website and selecting the View Details button of this project.

The University of Manchester (UoM) are seeking to implement a new Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) System to consolidate and enhance its facilities management execution strategy. The duration of the contract is 5 years, subject to the right of the University (at it's sole discretion) to exercise the right to extend the contract by up to 5 further years on a year by year basis. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 10 years The estimated total range of the contract is for the entire contract duration, including all optional modules and contract extensions. Suppliers MUST complete section 3.6 of the SQ document providing relevant FULL details of 3 reference of a similar nature (ie. dealing with a wide estate or HE institution with a minimum of 50 buildings) and value to this procurement. Suppliers must confirm within section 3.8 that their software has been in full operational use for more than 3 years

The University of Manchester (UoM) are seeking to implement a new Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) System to consolidate and enhance its facilities management execution strategy. The duration of the contract is 5 years, subject to the right of the University (at it's sole discretion) to exercise the right to extend the contract by up to 5 further years on a year by year basis. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 10 years The estimated total range of the contract is for the entire contract duration, including all optional modules and contract extensions. Suppliers MUST complete section 3.6 of the SQ document providing relevant FULL details of 3 reference of a similar nature (ie. dealing with a wide estate or HE institution with a minimum of 50 buildings) and value to this procurement. Suppliers must confirm within section 3.8 that their software has been in full operational use for more than 3 years Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The University would like to enhance its mass cytometry facility with the procurement of a high dimensional single cell analysis platform in order to conduct research in key areas of infection and immunity, cancer and development. The ability to detect in excess of 40 biomarkers in a single cell suspension is a key requirement. Specification submitted to the tendering process will consist of instrument configurations that could support the anticipated applications. We will review submissions from all applicants whether they provide a solution to all of the specifications set out here.

The University would like to enhance its mass cytometry facility with the procurement of a high dimensional single cell analysis platform in order to conduct research in key areas of infection and immunity, cancer and development. The ability to detect in excess of 40 biomarkers in a single cell suspension is a key requirement. Specification submitted to the tendering process will consist of instrument configurations that could support the anticipated applications. We will review submissions from all applicants whether they provide a solution to all of the specifications set out here. Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

A specialist M&E contractor is sought for the refurbishment of Booth St East Building, focusing predominantly on the refurbishment of building services, including the installation of air source heat pumps. Tender documents can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/Tenders/Current

A specialist M&E contractor is sought for the refurbishment of Booth Street East Building, focusing predominantly on the refurbishment of building services, including the install of air source heat pumps. Applications for this opportunity should be made through the University's tendering portal In-tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/Tenders/Current

The University of Manchester are currently out to tender for the provision of Mains GasSuppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express Interest upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through the e-tendering system.When the tender documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of the website and selecting the View Details button of this project.Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 5th December 2022 and the deadline for submissions of the tender will be 5th December 2022.Please allow sufficient time to make your return. Late returns will not be permitted.Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

The University of Manchester are currently out to tender for the provision of Mains Gas. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express Interest upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through the e-tendering system. When the tender documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of the website and selecting the View Details button of this project. Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 5th December 2022 and the deadline for submissions of the tender will be 5th December 2022. Please allow sufficient time to make your return. Late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the e-tendering system. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/inspired/aspx/Home

The University of Manchester is seeking to appoint a supplier for the planned preventative maintenance and the reactive maintenance of the Compressed Air System assets across the University estate.

The University of Manchester is seeking to appoint a supplier for the planned preventative maintenance and the reactive maintenance of the Compressed Air System assets across the University estate. Applications for this opportunity should be made through the University's tendering portal In-tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/Tenders/Current