Tender

Thermophysical analysis instruments

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Tender

14 Mar 2019 at 15:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is conducting a public procurement process for the supply of thermophysical analysis instruments, essential for research into advanced materials, specifically in the field of nuclear fuels and waste materials. The tender, titled "Thermophysical analysis instruments", is currently in the planning stage and is expected to conclude with bids due by 1st April 2019. This procurement falls within the goods category, with the delivery address located in Manchester, North West, UK. The process is being conducted through an open procedure, which is above the applicable procurement threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory testing and analysis equipment, particularly those focused on nuclear applications or thermophysical systems. Companies that manufacture or supply precision instruments, detection apparatus, and associated technologies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, potentially benefiting from the high demand for advanced materials research tools within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thermophysical analysis instruments

Notice Description

The Sir Henry Royce Institute (SHRI) has been established to develop and exploit the UK's world-leading excellence in advanced materials research. As part of nine material themes, the SHRI Hub Building, situated on the University of Manchester's main campus will develop research into both nuclear fuels and waste materials of the future. As part of this theme, SHRI will include the capability to study transuranic elements, including plutonium. This will include a suite of glove boxes intended for the manufacture and characterisation of plutonium bearing fuel forms and waste materials, as well as suitable radiological detection and protection measures to handle this material safely. This will build on existing uranic capability, which covers the analysis of a range of uranium bearing compounds. We are therefore looking for a suite of Thermophysics systems (Laser flash analyser, Simultaneous Thermal Analysis, Dilatometer) for our new Fuel Fabrication and Analysis Facility. Current target materials are uranium and thorium based oxides, silicides, nitrides, carbides and borides as well as metallic alloys. In the mid-term the work will expand to utilise Pu based fuel materials. As a result the suite is located and will be operated within a set of Pu capable gloveboxes. Due to the nature of the integration required, the supplier of the TP systems must liaise and work closely with the glove box manufacturer. In addition, the instrument will be shared with national and international research groups using nuclear grade graphite materials and irradiated alloys. As such, ease of use, especially of the computerised interface is of great importance. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EPSRC Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cda82988-c968-4577-826d-bed985c5dcd0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Paul Carter
Contact Email
paul.carter-2@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0161 275 2207

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 7HS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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