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title: "Warm Pellet Press"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f7218d2-50f3-49fd-a7ee-bcf9bc296e37"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
published: "2024-03-08"
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# Warm Pellet Press

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f7218d2-50f3-49fd-a7ee-bcf9bc296e37

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is planning to procure a Warm Pellet Press. This tender falls under the industry category of Medical Equipment and Pharmaceutical Products. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for 22nd March 2024. The buying organisation is located in England at Central Laboratory, Seascale (postcode: CA201PG).

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the medical equipment or pharmaceutical industries. The Warm Pellet Press requirement involves the production of annular cylindrical compacts, making it suitable for businesses adept in precision engineering and equipment manufacturing. Interested parties can engage with the National Nuclear Laboratory Limited, the contracting authority, for further details on the specifications and submission process.

## Notice

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. It is anticipated that a commercial off the shelf tablet press intended for the pharmaceutical industry would be suitable for the application. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cbe6687-e8d4-4d9c-b939-d2f7d8867272 |
| 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 | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Mar 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2024 at 13:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cbe6687-e8d4-4d9c-b939-d2f7d8867272

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cbe6687-e8d4-4d9c-b939-d2f7d8867272
  8th March 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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