260068 Contract for the supply, delivery, commission, installation, consumables, & maintenance of a Twin-Screw Extruder for Compounding and Recycling
- Buyer
- Queen's University Belfast
- Value
- £608,625
- Closes
- 12 November 2026
- Where
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Queen's University Belfast is buying a twin-screw extruder machine (industrial equipment for melting and mixing plastics) along with delivery, installation, commissioning, spare parts, and maintenance services. The machine will be used at their research facility in Newtownabbey for polymer recycling and working with industry partners on development projects.
What the buyer wants
• Supply and deliver a modular twin-screw extruder system with barrel and screw components • Install and commission the machine at the AMIC Factory of the Future site • Provide consumables (replacement parts and materials) and scheduled maintenance support • Ensure the machine meets specifications for polymer recycling and compounding research
Likely requirements
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This contract requires highly specialised manufacturing expertise in twin-screw extruder systems, technical commissioning capability, and ongoing maintenance support. Most small tradespersons and general service providers would be disqualified unless they are specialist equipment suppliers with specific polymer processing experience.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
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