Award

Supply of a Warm Pellet Press

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2024 at 11:27

Award

27 Mar 2024 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has completed a procurement process for the supply of a Warm Pellet Press under an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement supports the development of Coated Particle Fuel for High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactors. The Warm Pellet Press is to be installed at NNL's Preston Laboratory, involving the purchase, installation, commissioning, and ongoing support of the equipment. The contract has been awarded to Huxley Bertram Engineering Limited.

This procurement opportunity presents a niche market for businesses in the industrial machinery sector, particularly those experienced in producing pharmaceutical equipment. The focus on technical specifications and the absence of competition for technical reasons may limit the number of potential suppliers. Businesses with expertise in tablet press manufacturing and automated die feed systems could find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities, given the specialised requirements outlined by the National Nuclear Laboratory.

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Notice Title

Supply of a Warm Pellet Press

Notice Description

This Award Notice is to inform the market that NNL has awarded a contract for a Warm Pellet Press.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In support of NNL's CPF programme, a hydraulic press is required which can press with a force of 50 kN to produce both annular cylindrical compacts. NNL is purchasing a commercial off the shelf tablet press intended for the pharmaceutical industry. The nominal dimensions of 30 mm diameter x 40 mm in height with an internal annulus of 4-12 mm. A heated die is required to allow for compacts to be produced at a temperature of up to 300oC. Die filling will be done using automated die feed utilising a hopper system to fill the die automatically before each press cycle. The press will record data during the pressing process such as temperature, punch position, force and die wall pressure. This data will be used to optimise the pressing process and form part of the QA process.

Procurement Information

National Nuclear Laboratory ("NNL") has awarded this contract under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii), to Huxley Bertram in respect of the purchase of a Warm Pellet Press. The Warm Pellet Press is required to support NNL in the development of Coated Particle Fuel (CPF), funded by the UK Government. These fuels will be used in the next generation of High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactors (HTGRs) and will be a key contribution towards achieving net zero. To support NNL in the development of CPF, NNL requires a hydraulic press is required which can press with a force of 50 kN to produce both annular cylindrical compacts. NNL proposes to use a commercial off the shelf tablet press intended for the pharmaceutical industry. The nominal dimensions of 30 mm diameter x 40 mm in height with an internal annulus of 4-12 mm. A heated die is required to allow for compacts to be produced at a temperature of up to 300oC. Die filling should be done using automated die feed utilising a hopper system to fill the die automatically before each press cycle. The press should record data during the pressing process such as temperature, punch position, force and die wall pressure. This data will be used to optimise the pressing process and form part of the QA process. The equipment is to be installed and commissioned at NNL Preston Laboratory. The scope of the work consists of: 1. Purchase of a HB10 pharma tablet compaction simulator and engagement with NNL to review the equipment via Hazard and Operability Studies 2. Building, installation, commissioning, training and maintenance 3. Ongoing manufacturer support through the provision of a service contract. Following extensive market research of off the shelf equipment manufacturers in various sectors, and engagement including: A PIN notice 2023/S/000-019956, Early Engagement Notice advertising a supply chain event where this procurement was featured, an Early Engagement Notice from 8th - 22nd March 2024 and an Early Engagement Notice dated 25th January - 8th February 2024. A VEAT notice 2023/S/000-010097 was published on 27th March 2024 which was followed by an immediate 10 day standstill period. No suitable suppliers were identified to undertake this contract except Huxley Bertram, no challenges were brought to NNL's attention during the 10 day standstill period. Due to the reason stated above, under section 32b(ii) of the PCR Guidelines; "competition is absent for technical reasons".

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044dbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021047-2024
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£859,258 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20241 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
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
Charlotte Wilson
Contact Email
charlotte.wilson@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
+44 1900517689

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6AE
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD45 Mid Lancashire

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUXLEY BERTRAM ENGINEERING

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