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title: "High Temperature Gas Furnace"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
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# High Temperature Gas Furnace

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-271b9e3f-8e1f-4581-9818-353b2e577add

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is currently initiating a tender for the acquisition of a high temperature gas furnace. This procurement is categorised under the industrial or laboratory furnaces sector, specifically aimed at supporting the Nuclear Graphite research group. The tender was published on 20th November 2020 and is open for submissions until 15th January 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1st February 2021 and will run until 31st July 2021, with procurement conducted through an open procedure, which is suitable for businesses of various sizes, including SMEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of industrial equipment, particularly those with expertise in high-temperature technologies and materials handling in nuclear environments. Companies experienced in creating specialised laboratory equipment or having capabilities in inert environment operations will find this project particularly relevant. Engaging with this procurement process may facilitate growth and establish long-term partnerships within the specialised fields of nuclear research and advanced materials science.

## Notice

The Nuclear Graphite research group at The University of Manchester requires a high temperature furnace to enable users to fully prepare, characterise and in situ test (at high temperature / loads / typical gaseous environments) small irradiated radioactive test specimens, to understand the evolution of material properties in representative nuclear environments. In order achieve full graphitisation of carbon materials temperatures of 3000degC need to be reached and held for significant durations e.g. up to several days. In addition, we intend to recycle radioactive materials through purification and graphitisation requiring the same temperatures, this also requires a furnace to be directly operated under inert environments and coupled to mass spectrometry equipment to detect the evolution of off gases. 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/d5d74883-8d0e-49a5-8e5f-abc6572affa0 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2020 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5d74883-8d0e-49a5-8e5f-abc6572affa0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5d74883-8d0e-49a5-8e5f-abc6572affa0
  20th November 2020 - 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

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