The University Of Manchester · Awarded contract
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Supply of Gas Permeability Equipment for Polymer Film Testing to University of Manchester

Awarded 01 Dec 2020

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Awarded01 Dec 2020
Value£147,680.00
SupplierEngelmann & Buckham Ltd
AgencyThe University Of Manchester
RegionNorth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 5y 7mo ago4mo term
Awarded 1 Dec 2020Expired 31 Mar 2021

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The University of Manchester awarded a contract to Engelmann & Buckham Ltd for the purchase of gas permeability equipment for testing the permeability of films, predominantly polymer films.

The equipment will be housed within the Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub (SMIH) at the University of Manchester, specifically in one of three interlinking laboratories supporting the capability to characterise, synthesise and process polymers.

The SMIH supports small to medium businesses across Greater Manchester in finding sustainable innovations for waste management and more sustainable plastics by offering a defined workflow of 'Advice,' 'Assess' and 'Innovate.' The equipment facilitates innovation in new sustainable polymers, improved methods of recycling, and validation of emerging sustainable materials.

The contract value is £147,680.

The Royce equipment fund is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the 2014-2020 Priority Axis 1: Sustainable Plastic Innovation in Greater Manchester (OC15R19P 0903).

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