Tender

Purchase of Two Powder Weighing/Potent Powder Cabinets

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Lancaster University is currently conducting a public procurement process for the purchase of two powder weighing/potent powder cabinets, aimed at enhancing its ongoing research in advanced nuclear fuel recycle technologies. The tender, which falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, is part of a larger initiative to extend the UTGARD laboratory facilities located in Lancaster, North West England. The tender period is set to close on 27th January 2020, with a project budget of £32,000 including VAT. The procurement method utilised for this tender is an open procedure, designed to encourage competitive bidding below the threshold amount.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in equipment supply and installation within the laboratory and nuclear sectors. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality scientific equipment, particularly those capable of meeting safety and regulatory standards for handling radioactive materials, would find this procurement particularly relevant. The successful contractor will not only support Lancaster University's research capabilities but will also have the chance to engage with a prestigious academic institution known for its contributions to nuclear fuel recycling and waste management research.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Two Powder Weighing/Potent Powder Cabinets

Notice Description

The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this further competition for the supply, delivery and installation of two powder weighing/potent powder cabinets. We seek this equipment to safely house metallurgical preparation apparatus for the manufacture of uranium oxide simulated fuel pellets and for general radioactive powder handling. 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 powder weighing cabinets/potent powder cabinets are 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 PS32000 incl. VAT. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. 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/af680ba6-7ae8-4bff-91c1-a8a4d4a854df
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 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
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

Notice Documents

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