Tender

Supply and Installation of a Large Scale Powder Processing Unit for the Processing of Hydrognated NdFeB Powder

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for the supply and installation of a large-scale powder processing unit for processing hydrogenated NdFeB powder, classified under the goods procurement category, specifically focusing on pressure vessels. This project, part of the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, will take place at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham. The tender period is set to close on 24 September 2021, and the contract is expected to commence from 25 October 2021, lasting until 1 May 2022. The procurement is conducted via an open procedure, as it exceeds the threshold requirements.

This tender offers significant business growth potential particularly for SMEs involved in the manufacturing and supply of industrial equipment and materials related to powder processing technologies. Businesses that specialise in pressure vessel manufacturing, powder handling systems, or have expertise in advanced material processing are particularly well-suited to engage in this tender. Given the project's innovative nature, companies involved in recycling or new material technologies could also benefit from participation.

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Notice Title

Supply and Installation of a Large Scale Powder Processing Unit for the Processing of Hydrognated NdFeB Powder

Notice Description

This project is funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund; Driving the Electric Revolution under grant agreement 1524086. The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of a powder processing unit for the processing of hydrogenated NdFeB powder. This proposed unit will be the largest of its kind in the UK and will consist of a physical separation unit to remove impurities from the hydrogenated powder, a jet mill to reduce the particle size, powder blending, storage and automatic powder transfer between the units. The hydrogenated NdFeB powder that needs to be processed by this unit will be supplied by hydrogen decrepitation of different forms of scrap. The production of the hydrogenated powder, which will be processed using the equipment described in this tender, is based on a patented technology developed at the University of Birmingham, in which hydrogen is used to extract Nd-Fe-B magnet powder from end of life permanent magnet containing products. This process will produce a powder no greater than 4mm in size which will be processed on the equipment described in this tender. The powder from the HPMS process should be purified mechanically (e.g. sieving) in a nitrogen atmosphere to remove coatings, screws, plastic etc. The processing unit should then have the ability to transfer powder through other processing stages including jet milling and blending. The Jet Mill stage should have the ability to achieve a particle size distribution of 3 to 5 microns and should be able to remove particles below 1 micron. Note, due to the space requirements of the system, the proposed jet mill will be installed at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham. This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or; - European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or; - Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb6224f1-83a2-4754-8456-660c4148c025
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba27af6-b508-44ad-9c80-de36d75b09bd
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

24 - Chemical products

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen

31630000 - Magnets

44615000 - Pressure vessels

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Oct 2021 - 1 May 2022 6-12 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
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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