--- title: "Thermophysical analysis instruments" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17f31ce9-bade-4dfd-8b91-1a2d4da3b7dd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17f31ce9-bade-4dfd-8b91-1a2d4da3b7dd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17f31ce9-bade-4dfd-8b91-1a2d4da3b7dd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17f31ce9-bade-4dfd-8b91-1a2d4da3b7dd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2019-03-14" --- # Thermophysical analysis instruments Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17f31ce9-bade-4dfd-8b91-1a2d4da3b7dd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17f31ce9-bade-4dfd-8b91-1a2d4da3b7dd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17f31ce9-bade-4dfd-8b91-1a2d4da3b7dd.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is conducting a public procurement process for the supply of thermophysical analysis instruments, essential for research into advanced materials, specifically in the field of nuclear fuels and waste materials. The tender, titled "Thermophysical analysis instruments", is currently in the planning stage and is expected to conclude with bids due by 1st April 2019. This procurement falls within the goods category, with the delivery address located in Manchester, North West, UK. The process is being conducted through an open procedure, which is above the applicable procurement threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory testing and analysis equipment, particularly those focused on nuclear applications or thermophysical systems. Companies that manufacture or supply precision instruments, detection apparatus, and associated technologies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, potentially benefiting from the high demand for advanced materials research tools within the industry. ## Notice The Sir Henry Royce Institute (SHRI) has been established to develop and exploit the UK's world-leading excellence in advanced materials research. As part of nine material themes, the SHRI Hub Building, situated on the University of Manchester's main campus will develop research into both nuclear fuels and waste materials of the future. As part of this theme, SHRI will include the capability to study transuranic elements, including plutonium. This will include a suite of glove boxes intended for the manufacture and characterisation of plutonium bearing fuel forms and waste materials, as well as suitable radiological detection and protection measures to handle this material safely. This will build on existing uranic capability, which covers the analysis of a range of uranium bearing compounds. We are therefore looking for a suite of Thermophysics systems (Laser flash analyser, Simultaneous Thermal Analysis, Dilatometer) for our new Fuel Fabrication and Analysis Facility. Current target materials are uranium and thorium based oxides, silicides, nitrides, carbides and borides as well as metallic alloys. In the mid-term the work will expand to utilise Pu based fuel materials. As a result the suite is located and will be operated within a set of Pu capable gloveboxes. Due to the nature of the integration required, the supplier of the TP systems must liaise and work closely with the glove box manufacturer. In addition, the instrument will be shared with national and international research groups using nuclear grade graphite materials and irradiated alloys. As such, ease of use, especially of the computerised interface is of great importance. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EPSRC Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cda82988-c968-4577-826d-bed985c5dcd0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 7HS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Hulme | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus - 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus ## Release History - 14 Mar 2019 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cda82988-c968-4577-826d-bed985c5dcd0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cda82988-c968-4577-826d-bed985c5dcd0 14th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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