Award

Glove Box for Molten Salts in Nuclear Technology Laboratory; part of the National Nuclear User Facility (NNUF)

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Nov 2021 at 09:34

Award

18 Oct 2021 at 07:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester initiated a complete procurement process for a glove box intended for use in a Nuclear Technology Laboratory as part of the National Nuclear User Facility (NNUF). This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and was classified within the CPV code 38000000, focusing on goods. The award process has been completed and the contract was signed on 2nd November 2021, with a contract value of £267,066. This procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the glove box will be delivered to the University's facility located in Manchester, UK.

This opportunity presents a potential growth avenue for suppliers specializing in laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in handling radioactive materials and technical requirements for positive pressure environments. Businesses that manufacture precision laboratory apparatus or those with capabilities in custom engineering solutions are especially well-placed to compete. By meeting the specific operational standards required by the National Nuclear User Facility and demonstrating relevant technical competencies, interested suppliers may find favourable conditions for collaboration with a reputable educational institution like the University of Manchester.

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Notice Title

Glove Box for Molten Salts in Nuclear Technology Laboratory; part of the National Nuclear User Facility (NNUF)

Notice Description

The glove box is to be used with radioactive materials in a positive pressure environment and is required to be the same standard as other radioactive glove boxes on campus and at other NNUF member institutes to provide consistency of operation. The glove box will be designed to have a positive pressure environment; the unique feature is that there will be high through put of gas due to the need to provide it to the bespoke instrument housed within the glove box.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The glove box is to be used with radioactive materials in a positive pressure environment and is required to be the same standard as other radioactive glove boxes on campus and at other NNUF member institutes to provide consistency of operation. The glove box will be designed to have a positive pressure environment; the unique feature is that there will be high through put of gas due to the need to provide it to the bespoke instrument housed within the glove box.

Procurement Information

The glove box is to be used with radioactive materials in a positive pressure environment and is required to be the same standard as other radioactive gloveboxes on campus and at other NNUF member institutes to provide consistency of operation. The glove box will be designed to have a positive pressure environment; the unique feature is that there will be high through put of gas due to the need to provide it to the bespoke instrument housed within the glove box.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ecaa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027384-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£267,066 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Paul Carter
Contact Email
paul.carter-2@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612752207

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
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), TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MBRAUN INERTGAS-SYSTEME

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