Tender

X-Ray Transmission Sorting Facility for Tantalum

THE ROYAL MINT

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Tender

28 May 2026 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Mint, a central government public authority, is inviting tenders for the establishment of an X-Ray Transmission Sorting Facility specifically designed for tantalum recovery. This procurement process is in its tender stage, using an open procedure and targeting the industry category related to X-ray inspection equipment. Based in Pontyclun, United Kingdom, the project involves concentrating tantalum-bearing capacitors from electronic waste. The tender submission deadline is set for 29th June 2026, with the award process concluding by 13th July 2026. The anticipated contract period runs from 13th July to 1st October 2026, with a maximum total value of £650,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of X-ray inspection equipment. Companies with expertise in electronic waste processing and recovery systems are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. The open procurement method allows a wide range of businesses to participate, encouraging fair competition and fostering growth for companies that can deliver high-quality technical solutions at a competitive cost while also addressing social value aspects. Businesses interested in this tender should ensure that their proposals are submitted via the designated online platform and in accordance with the stipulated criteria.

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Notice Title

X-Ray Transmission Sorting Facility for Tantalum

Notice Description

As part of The Royal Mint's programme to increase the recovery of tantalum (Ta) from deconstructed or depopulated electronic waste processed on site, a new stage within the existing process-flow requires the application of an X-Ray Transmission (XRT) sorting unit to concentrate tantalum-bearing capacitors. The feed to the system comprises a stream of mixed, loose electronic components and broken ferrite in the size range 8-2mm

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a82b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050528-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£541,666 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£541,666 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL MINT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYCLUN
Postcode
CF72 8YT
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

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