Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5e-3c1f-7203-82e1-67cb56b692f2/ellipsometer [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Ellipsometer. [The University Of Manchester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-manchester) Estimated value £325,000 Published 16 Oct 2020 Deadline Closed 18 Nov 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The University of Manchester wishes to purchase an infrared ellipsometer for testing of the thickness and internal structure of films, predominantly polymer films. This scientific equipment will be housed within the sustainable materials innovation hub at the University of Manchester. The Royce equipment fund is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funds having been awarded under the 2014-2020 Priority Axis 1: Sustainable Plastic Innovation in Greater Manchester (OC15R19P 0903). 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 - [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home) Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Various ### Funding Description The Royce equipment fund is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funds having been awarded under the 2014-2020 Priority Axis 1: Sustainable Plastic Innovation in Greater Manchester (OC15R19P 0903) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c0018d2c-a670-42ad-95cf-8bdc2c0f4a82) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileThe University Of Manchester: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-manchester)[SectorMore Laboratory & precision equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/laboratory-precision-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Advanced Fluorescence Microscope System with Widefield, Confocal and Super-Resolution Imaging Capabilities Heriot-Watt University 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-81b9-7047-bcb9-8150280217cb/supply-delivery-installation-and-commissioning-of-an-advanced-fluorescence-mic)[Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – LA3951C - Request-for-Tenders under Open (National) Procedure for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Elemental Analysis Machine for South East Technological University (SETU) Education Procurement Service (EPS) 25 days left 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-1970-701f-9611-8a327c84c981/ireland-laboratory-optical-and-precision-equipments-excl-glasses-la3951c)[Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment – Hochschule Reutlingen - Real-Time-PCR-System (qPCR-System) Hochschule Reutlingen 29 days left 14 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fcfe-7144-8a16-cbd70bc7ecea/germany-real-time-polymerase-chain-reaction-pcr-equipment-hochschule-reutl)[Rheometers – Hochschule Reutlingen - Rotationsrheometer Hochschule Reutlingen 29 days left 14 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0d67-7260-b1d0-93b54abccc35/germany-rheometers-hochschule-reutlingen-rotationsrheometer)[Metering instruments – Grandinių analizatorius (VNA analyzer) (NUTRAUKTAS) Lietuvos Respublikos ryšių reguliavimo tarnyba 5 days left 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-110e-71ce-b3c4-6b4eadd3d8fb/lithuania-metering-instruments-grandiniu-analizatorius-vna-analyzer-nutra)[Research, testing and scientific technical simulator – SZP/243-261/2026 Dostawa manekinów badawczych ATD wraz z wyposażeniem i urządzeniami peryferyjnymi. Politechnika Wrocławska 10 days left 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0ed9-70a3-ab8e-ae5bf10a99cd/poland-research-testing-and-scientific-technical-simulator-szp243-2612026)