Tender

Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) System

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

11 Nov 2019 at 15:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University is inviting tenders for the supply, delivery, and installation of a Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) System, critical for their UTGARD laboratory located in Lancaster, North West England. This tender falls within the goods procurement category, with a total budget of £231,850 excluding VAT. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to close on 2 December 2019. The contract for this procurement is scheduled to commence on 15 December 2019 and will last until 14 December 2021.

This opportunity presents significant growth prospects for businesses involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, particularly those specialising in nuclear technology or advanced research instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in producing high-quality scientific equipment will be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, as Lancaster University aims to enhance its status as a leading research establishment in the field of nuclear fuel recycling technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) System

Notice Description

The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this further competition for the supply, delivery and installation of a Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) System. We seek apparatus for the manufacture of uranium oxide simulated fuel pellets. The facility will be used as part of Lancaster's existing UTGARD laboratory (see below). Building on its reputation and existing facilities for internationally excellent research in advanced nuclear fuel recycle technologies, Lancaster University Engineering Department has recently been awarded a grant of PS800,000 to extend UTGARD Lab (U/Th/beta-Gamma Active process chemistry R&D facilities), a process chemistry laboratory for work on beta/gamma active fission products, uranium, thorium and low level alpha tracers. The UTGARD Lab extension will be equipped with a range of instruments, of which this SPS system is one component, for the manufacture of nuclear materials and simulated nuclear fuel to underpin both fundamental and application driven research (including scale up) in nuclear recycle and waste management. A unique feature of UTGARD Lab is that all of the equipment to be sited in the lab will be available to external researchers for use with open source uranium, thorium, beta/gamma emitters and alpha tracers. It is anticipated that the effective operational life of the machine will be 10 years. This purchase supports the University's objective to maintain its place as a world class research establishment. This purchase must fit within a project budget of PS231,850 excl. VAT. Additional information: 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/dce0d1f8-339b-4adc-b68c-0ba972f262b6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below 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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£231,850 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2019 - 14 Dec 2021 2-3 years
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
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YR
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

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