AwardedAwarded 26 February 2026
250164 - Contract for the Supply, Delivery (unloaded and positioned at the point of use), Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Turnkey Injection Moulding System for Polymer and Composite Research
Queen's University Belfast · Education
In brief
Queen's University Belfast awarded this contract to Arburg Limited on 26 February 2026.
The notice gives a value of £416,666 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, up to 10 years with extensions, starting 22 December 2025.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Arburg Limited (SME) 1 bid received | £180,000 | Awarded 13 February 2026 27 February 2026 to 26 February 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 073432-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 073776-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 073779-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 074268-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 074355-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 076825-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 013328-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 017133-2026
About the buyer
Queen's University BelfastLast 12 months
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From notice 073432-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 13 November 2025, last updated 26 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.