Tender

TRISO CVD Coater

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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21 Sep 2020 at 09:44

Tender

11 Sep 2020 at 18:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is currently seeking suppliers for the "TRISO CVD Coater", which pertains to the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry. This procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 5th October 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 29th October 2020 and run until 31st March 2021. This opportunity is classified under the open procedure, following the required threshold, aimed at sourcing goods that facilitate the manufacturing of Tri-Structural Isotropic nuclear fuel designed for high-temperature reactors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in laboratory equipment and advanced manufacturing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in precision engineering, chemical processes, and nuclear technology would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The innovative nature of the project, which requires specialised systems for handling radioactive materials, offers a niche avenue for growth in a highly technical sector, supported by funding from the Nuclear Innovation Programme.

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Notice Title

TRISO CVD Coater

Notice Description

Tri-Structural Isotropic (TRISO) nuclear fuel is a coated particle fuel form consisting of a fissile uranium dioxide core surrounded by layers of pyrolytic carbon and silicon carbide. This fuel is intended for use in High-Temperature Reactors (HTRs), a reactor design operating at a temperature well in excess of current reactor designs, up to 1000degC as opposed to 600degC. Fabrication of TRISO fuel has historically been accomplished by use of a Fluidised-Bed Chemical Vapour Deposition coater (FBCVD) which uses chemical reactions from appropriate precursor reagents to produce the protective layers surrounding the uranium dioxide core of the particle. A system to manufacture these coated particles will allow study of these fuel forms, allowing the effects of process variables on the properties of the resulting particles. The supplied system must be capable of depositing carbon and silicon carbide layers on microspheres, approximately 0.5 mm in diameter, and ensure that any reaction products in the exhaust gas stream are rendered safe before discharge. The system must also be capable of producing a fluidised bed from the initial uranium dioxide kernels, which have a density of up to 10.97 g/cm3. Additionally due to the radioactive nature of the work the system must be designed such that no radioactive material can be lost during loading, deposition, and unloading. 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) : The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Funding Description Funding for the proposed system is provided by the Sir Henry Royce Institute, and The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), through the Nuclear Innovation Programme Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6db868d1-b6dc-40a0-b5aa-a43ee1865528
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb157c92-f467-4307-8f6e-93cb482119af
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)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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