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Measurement of melting point and density of fluoride salt mixtures

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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04 Nov 2021 at 16:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Measurement of melting point and density of fluoride salt mixtures," focusing on chemical elements and compounds. The tender, which followed an open procurement method, sought to ascertain the properties of fluoride salt mixtures as potential coolants for fusion reactors. Key dates include the contract start on 2nd August 2021 and an end date on 31st August 2022, with a budget of £100,000 and a minimum bid value set at £50,000. The work was executed across various regions, specifically in the South East of the United Kingdom, and was marked as complete on 4th November 2021.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in physical measurement instruments, particularly those focusing on densitometers and similar analytical equipment. Companies capable of delivering high purity chemical processes and precision measurements would find this project aligns well with their offerings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the procurement process is designed to include suppliers that can demonstrate expertise and quality in chemical analysis and experimentation.

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Notice Title

Measurement of melting point and density of fluoride salt mixtures

Notice Description

There are several possible candidate classes of coolants for future fusion reactors, including molten salts, liquid metals, gases, and supercritical fluids. Some liquid coolants have advantageous thermophysical properties over other types of coolant. In particular, molten salts demonstrate good heat transfer, allow low pressure operation, and do not suffer from disadvantageous MHD effects as liquid metals do. To determine the feasibility of fluoride molten salts for this application, it is necessary to accurately determine the properties of salt mixtures at and around the melting point. The purpose of this project is to accurately determine the density and melting point of a range of fluoride salt mixtures. Compositions of five fluoride salts will be provided, and the melting point and density should be investigated. Specifically, the melting point of each composition and the density as a function of temperature around the melting point should be accurately determined. These measurements should be repeated for five variations of each base composition, including the base composition itself. A high purity should be maintained throughout the production and testing of the salts, to ensure accurate measurements are recorded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39b21fb8-30a0-45d9-aeac-2d6b9af19174
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fc9e16d-4995-4096-9ba3-d436653a238b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

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

CPV Codes

24311000 - Chemical elements, inorganic acids and compounds

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

38425800 - Densitometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,287 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Oct 2021 - 1 Jul 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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