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title: "Provision of a Cryogenic grinding mill"
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# Provision of a Cryogenic grinding mill

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bfcf47e-7486-4105-abbe-92446d7d5e9c

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## Summary

Public Health England (PHE) is currently conducting a tender process for the provision of a cryogenic grinding mill to support research on the toxicity of microplastics. The tender period ends on 21st January 2021, with a total contract value of £11,000. The procurement is categorised under goods, specifically focusing on machine tools, and is being carried out using an open procurement method. The contract is expected to commence on 22nd January 2021 and will run until 21st January 2022, with the delivery locations specified as the United Kingdom and other territories.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential for suppliers of machinery and laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in cryogenic and milling technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can meet the stringent specifications outlined in the tender. Businesses that produce or supply advanced machine tools capable of performing various grinding processes would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) is seeking to purchase a cryogenic grinding mill to support a project looking at the toxicity of microplastics from oral exposure for its Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards (CRCE) at Chilton. The requirement must meet the following mandatory specifications: - The instrument must be capable of dry, wet and cryogenic grinding - The instrument should be able to alter the frequency and time of grinding - Grinding frequency: The instrument can range from 3-35Hz - Grinding time: The instrument can range from 10s - 8 hours - The instrument should be able to produce micro- and nano- sized particles. - Grinding tools and containers should be made from stainless steel - Grinding balls for cryogenic milling should be made from stainless steel - Dimensions: 690 x 375 x 585 mm (while closed) - Two grinding stations If you feel that you can meet the above requirements or would like more information, then please contact Aysel Sarzosa Aysel.Sarzosa@phe.gov.uk The closing date and time for any queries are 21st January 2021 at 5:00 pm.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6352d891-eef0-4e96-b0bf-23cb609ebdfa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2021 - 21 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 5EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale South |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42620000 - Lathes, boring and milling machine tools
- 42623000 - Milling machines
- 42637000 - Machine tools for drilling, boring or milling metal
- 42637300 - Machine tools for milling metal

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2021 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6352d891-eef0-4e96-b0bf-23cb609ebdfa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6352d891-eef0-4e96-b0bf-23cb609ebdfa
  11th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about our organisation

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