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REF: MIC-47-TSE - Twin-Screw Extruder

TWI Ltd

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Key details

Contracting authority
TWI Ltd
other
Region
Cambridge
Delivery: UKC12
Contract value
Not stated by buyer
Submissions closed
27 February 2023
Published
12 January 2023

Procurement

Contract period
14 March 2023 - 29 September 2023
6 months
Submission method
Written
Procedure type
Open procedure
CPV classifications
  • 42990000 Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
  • 38810000 Industrial process control equipment

What happened

TWI Ltd awarded this contract to Thermo Electron (Karlsruhe) GmbH on 3 Apr 2023. The contract runs until 29 Sept 2023.

Description

TWI is looking to invest in a twin-screw extruder machine as part of a suite of material processing machines to be situated in Middlesbrough.A twin-screw extruder is used for many applications such as compounding (ingredient mixing), dispersing of pigments and additives, reinforcement with glass, carbon and other fibre materials, masterbatch production, devolatilization, pumping thermally sensitive materials, and reaction chambers for mixing and transport of viscous materials. Please ensure all communication, including queries, is sent via the Correspondence facility within In-Tend.A twin-screw extruder is used for many applications such as compounding (ingredient mixing), dispersing of pigments and additives, reinforcement with glass, carbon and other fibre materials, masterbatch production, devolatilization, pumping thermally sensitive materials, and reaction chambers for mixi

Full description

TWI is one of the world’s foremost independent research and technology organisations, with expertise in solving problems in all aspects of manufacturing, fabrication and whole-life integrity management technologies.Established in Cambridge, UK in 1946 and with facilities across the globe, the company has a first class reputation for service through its teams of internationally respected consultants, scientists, engineers and support staff, whose knowledge and expertise is available to its Industrial Members as and when they require.TWI is developing a new Materials Integrity Centre on TeesAMP at Ferrous Road, Middlesbrough, TS2 1DJ with the new centre being supported by ERDF and TVCA funding. The project will upgrade the current research facilities on the site as well as providing a new research and innovation facility. The centre will focus on new materials testing facilities, especially non-destructive testing technologies, and support local economic development. The project will also provide specialist materials and engineering support to local SME’s in the Tees Valley.TWI is looking to invest in a twin-screw extruder machine as part of a suite of material processing machines to be situated in Middlesbrough.A twin-screw extruder is used for many applications such as compounding (ingredient mixing), dispersing of pigments and additives, reinforcement with glass, carbon and other fibre materials, masterbatch production, devolatilization, pumping thermally sensitive materials, and reaction chambers for mixing and transport of viscous materials. Please ensure all communication, including queries, is sent via the Correspondence facility within In-Tend.

Awarded supplier

Supplier
Thermo Electron (Karlsruhe) GmbH
Award date
3 April 2023

Contact

Address
Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AL

Identifiers

Buyer reference
MIC-47-TSE
Notice ID
000991-2023
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0396fc

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