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Tender for the Supply and Installation of a Bridgman Furnace

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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22 Nov 2017 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently seeking tenders for the "Tender for the Supply and Installation of a Bridgman Furnace," a significant procurement in the industrial and laboratory furnace sector. This open procurement process is designed to support the institution's academic research capabilities. The tender is active and submissions must be completed by 22nd December 2017 at 23:59 GMT. The successful contract will commence on 29th January 2018 and conclude by 27th July 2018, with delivery expected in Edgbaston, West Midlands, UK.

This opportunity presents a valuable avenue for businesses specialising in high-precision laboratory equipment and electrothermic appliances. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and installing specialised furnaces, as well as those who can demonstrate capabilities in high-purity materials and complex thermal processes, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The requirements for varied crucible materials and rapid quenching capabilities highlight the need for suppliers who can provide tailored, advanced technological solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Supply and Installation of a Bridgman Furnace

Notice Description

Supply and Installation of a Bridgman Furnace The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the supply of a high specification vertical Bridgman-Stockbarger furnace, with a maximum operating temperature of 1700degC or greater, for the solidification and growth of single crystals of 12 mm diameter over a wide range of growth rates, including quenching capability. The specification below outlines the requirements for a Bridgman-Stockbarger furnace that will be used to solidify samples for academic research. The core uses are twofold: 1. The production of high-purity, homogeneous single crystals across a wide spectrum of materials systems, from tin alloys and aluminium alloys to MnSi, FeGa alloys and rare-earth transition metals (e.g. DyFe2). The furnace must therefore allow different crucible materials and types, and operate over a wide range of growth temperatures, with controlled, slow withdrawal rates of typically 0.03 mm min-1. The supplier should detail which crucible materials are possible and indicate the costs of crucibles and their suppliers. To produce single crystals in non-equilibrium structures, the furnace must be capable of rapidly quenching its charge. To achieve high-purity, the sample chamber should be leak-tight under vacuum and have a gas-handling system for backfilling of inert gas atmospheres. 2. The study of dendritic growth and solidification kinetics in selected systems e.g. nickel superalloys. Here high withdrawal rates (typically 3 mm min-1) and large thermal gradients (200degC cm-1 or greater) are required, with a long charge length (45 cm or greater). Quenching is necessary to freeze in dendrite structures. Different technical solutions are evidently possible to realise the quenching requirement e.g. among others, dropping into a liquid metal bath or through a rapid motion into a snug-fit cooled jacket. If the supplier opts for the latter, it should be noted that this must be optimised for at least two charge (i.e. inner crucible) diameters: 6mm and 12mm. This could be achieved with, for example, a removable copper insert in the quench zone. Additional information: All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6ff4871-ba8d-46c0-b48d-18333567ed2a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

39711300 - Electrothermic appliances

42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2018 - 27 Jul 2018 1-6 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
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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