Tender

High Temperature Hydrogen Furnace

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University is seeking tenders for the supply, delivery, and installation of a high temperature hydrogen furnace, part of its ongoing investment in advanced nuclear fuel recycle technologies at the UTGARD laboratory located in Lancaster, North West England. The tender is open for submissions until 2nd December 2019, with a total value of £67,148 inclusive of VAT. The procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure, suitable for SMEs, with an anticipated contract period starting from 16th December 2019 to 15th December 2020.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment sector, particularly those specialised in the supply of nuclear or related research instruments. Companies that can provide advanced technological solutions and maintain the standards required for research in active fission products are ideally placed to compete for this contract. Participating businesses will not only enhance their portfolio by engaging with a reputable academic institution but also contribute to cutting-edge research initiatives in nuclear recycle and waste management.

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Notice Title

High Temperature Hydrogen Furnace

Notice Description

The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this further competition for the supply, delivery and installation of a high temperature hydrogen furnace. We seek apparatus for the sintering 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 PS67,148 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/7ad6b7b3-2c2a-47ee-a2b4-72806ecbb939
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
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
£67,148 Under £100K
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
16 Dec 2019 - 15 Dec 2020 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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