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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 dedicated to the processing of hydrogenated NdFeB powder. This project, funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, falls under the goods category and is classified as pressure vessels (CPV code 44615000). The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline extended to 7 September 2021. The project site is located in Birmingham, UK, aiming to establish the largest processing unit of its kind in the country.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and processing of pressure vessels, particularly those skilled in advanced material processing technologies. Companies specialising in mechanical engineering, powder processing, and related equipment supply are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The total budget for the project is approximately £990,000, making it a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their market presence in the innovation-driven sector of advanced materials.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.The overall budget for the complete unit is up to PS990,000.00 excluding VAT.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-h6vhtk-02cbf5
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021407-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44615000 - Pressure vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£990,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Susanna Ting
Contact Email
s.y.ting@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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