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title: "Procurement of an Overcoater"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
published: "2024-01-31"
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# Procurement of an Overcoater

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-071261b3-2719-4f6b-834c-2417b35c610a

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is planning a tender process for the procurement of an Overcoater. This industrial machinery tender involves coating materials and is aimed at acquiring equipment capable of producing consistent 100 micrometer thick graphite coatings. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for February 14, 2024. The buying organisation, located in Seascale, England, has specified detailed technical requirements for the equipment.

This tender opportunity by the National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is well-suited for businesses in the industrial machinery sector, particularly those involved in developing equipment for coating materials. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity appealing as the buying organisation has indicated that SMEs are suitable for participation. Interested businesses can obtain more information by contacting Charlotte Wilson at nnl.procurement@uknnl.com. The identified delivery address for this procurement is in postcode area PR4 0JX.

## Notice

NNL require equipment capable of producing a consistent 100 micrometer thick graphite coating onto spherical fuel kernels. The process is expected to utilise fluidised bed technology with spray powder coating. It is expected that a wetting agent and liquid polymer binder will need to be applied for the graphite powder to adhere to the surface of the kernels. Uniformity of the coating is important so consideration should be given to how this can be achieved. The equipment should be capable of drying the coated kernels once the process is complete. For more information, please email: nnl.procurement@uknnl.com and mark for the attention of Charlotte Wilson

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d4119c0-9677-4201-95e1-829c143efbfa |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED |
| Locality | SEASCALE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1PG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 44113300 - Coated materials
- 44113330 - Coating materials

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2024 at 12:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d4119c0-9677-4201-95e1-829c143efbfa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d4119c0-9677-4201-95e1-829c143efbfa
  31st January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20f90f5c-572a-4d78-b551-7a85b3dd4d61

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