Tender

Glove Boxes for Uranium Powder Handling

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is currently inviting tenders for the supply of three glove boxes for uranium powder handling, which are essential for their Nuclear Fuel Centre of Excellence. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically laboratory and precision equipment. The tender process is open and the deadline for submissions is 27th November 2019. The delivery address is located in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom, with the contract expected to commence on 11th December 2019 and run until 31st March 2021. Interested suppliers should ensure to register and obtain the necessary tender documentation through the provided link.

This opportunity presents potential business growth for suppliers in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing precision equipment. The scope of the tender allows for a range of suppliers capable of delivering high-quality laboratory goods to participate. Businesses with expertise in designing and supplying bespoke equipment for nuclear or high-risk material handling will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the specialized nature of the requirements.

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Notice Title

Glove Boxes for Uranium Powder Handling

Notice Description

Our research group at The University of Manchester requires three glove boxes for the safe handling of gram and kilogram quantities of uranic material. These will form part of the capability for the Nuclear Fuel Centre of Excellence (NFCE), an academic facility developing new nuclear fuel materials. The boxes will house a limited amount of equipment for processing material, including a press, automated polisher and slow speed saw, and be capable of introducing new equipment in future as required. 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 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26e8c968-f393-44e6-9993-666b6df1b717
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
11 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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