Tenders/250284 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Installation, Maintenance and Consumables for an Integrated Vertical Press with Bolt-On Injection Unit.

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250284 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Installation, Maintenance and Consumables for an Integrated Vertical Press with Bolt-On Injection Unit.

Queen's University Belfast

Published: Aug 18, 2026

Updated: Aug 18, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the Research, information and communication technology and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Buildings. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 2.4 million. Proposals must be submitted before August 25, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the Research sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Queen’s University requires an integrated compression moulding machine (vertical press) with bolt-on injection unit. This fully integrated machine will be located at the AMIC Harbour Facility, Queen’s Island, Belfast and used in Research and Development projects to over-mould thermoplastic polymers onto a range of composite structures in a single manufacturing step. The machine will be utilised primarily for research purposes, resulting in lower hours run compared to a manufacturing environment. For a comprehensive description of the requirements please refer to document 250284 Contract Specification.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 078380-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast has issued 72 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 34 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Governance & Public Administration, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 078380-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 25, 2026. You have 7 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Queen's University Belfast in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £2,432,500 - £2,432,500. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.