Planning

Procurement of an Overcoater

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

31 Jan 2024 at 12:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is planning a tender process for the procurement of an Overcoater. This industrial machinery tender involves coating materials and is aimed at acquiring equipment capable of producing consistent 100 micrometer thick graphite coatings. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for February 14, 2024. The buying organisation, located in Seascale, England, has specified detailed technical requirements for the equipment.

This tender opportunity by the National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is well-suited for businesses in the industrial machinery sector, particularly those involved in developing equipment for coating materials. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity appealing as the buying organisation has indicated that SMEs are suitable for participation. Interested businesses can obtain more information by contacting Charlotte Wilson at nnl.procurement@uknnl.com. The identified delivery address for this procurement is in postcode area PR4 0JX.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of an Overcoater

Notice Description

NNL require equipment capable of producing a consistent 100 micrometer thick graphite coating onto spherical fuel kernels. The process is expected to utilise fluidised bed technology with spray powder coating. It is expected that a wetting agent and liquid polymer binder will need to be applied for the graphite powder to adhere to the surface of the kernels. Uniformity of the coating is important so consideration should be given to how this can be achieved. The equipment should be capable of drying the coated kernels once the process is complete. For more information, please email: nnl.procurement@uknnl.com and mark for the attention of Charlotte Wilson

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-071261b3-2719-4f6b-834c-2417b35c610a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d4119c0-9677-4201-95e1-829c143efbfa
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

44113300 - Coated materials

44113330 - Coating materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SEASCALE
Postcode
CA20 1PG
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

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