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title: "Supply and Installation of an Aqueous Mechanical and Corrosion Testing Loop with in-situ Irradiation Capability"
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# Supply and Installation of an Aqueous Mechanical and Corrosion Testing Loop with in-situ Irradiation Capability

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28c98f24-6cf1-4628-bf59-7c118795c08a

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for the "Supply and Installation of an Aqueous Mechanical and Corrosion Testing Loop with in-situ Irradiation Capability," aimed at advancing nuclear research in the UK. This procurement falls under the goods category in the research and testing industry and is currently in the Tender stage. The deadline for submitting tenders is 19th January 2022, with a clarification deadline of 12th January 2022. The successful contractor will deliver to the Medical Physics Building at the University, located in Birmingham, UK. The procurement follows an open method as per the threshold guidelines.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses in sectors related to scientific equipment and materials testing. Suppliers experienced in delivering goods for research institutions, especially those with a focus on nuclear technology or corrosion testing solutions, would be well-suited to compete. With funding potentially sourced from the EPSRC and other European investment funds, businesses can leverage this contract to enhance their market positioning and expand their capabilities in high-tech research environments.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of An Aqueous Mechanical and Corrosion Testing Loop with in-situ Irradiation Capability. The University operates an MC40 Cyclotron and a neutron beam facility is currently being built. The MC40 Cyclotron can produce the proton beam energies in the range of 3~38 MeV. To support the nuclear research in the UK, the University has been awarded a project by EPSRC to develop a system which will enable the mechanical testing of materials under aqueous environment relevant to the current and future nuclear reactor applications, and with the capability of in-situ irradiation. In summary, the aqueous system needs to enable the stress corrosion cracking experiments in the normal PWR conditions and also super-critical water conditions, with and without proton and/or neutron irradiation. - This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or; - European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or; - Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils. Additional information: 1. KEY INFORMATION FOR TENDERERS 1.1 All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham. 1.2 All requests for information will be by on-line questionnaires which are "pre-loaded" onto the In-Tend system. 1.3 If you are requested to submit separate documents, please follow the instructions provided on In-Tend ideally in PDF format unless otherwise requested. 1.4 In-Tend will maintain an auditable copy of any document uploaded by bidders. 1.5 Key information for this tender is highlighted below: Tender return date ednesday, 19th January 2022 Tender return time 12 noon Last date for clarification questions Wednesday, 12th January 2022 Standstill Period Minimum 10 Days Procurement officer Susanna Ting, MCIPS Emergency contact number 0121 414 5389 Tender procedure used Find a Tender Open Tender Email address (please note the In-Tend Portal is the primary contact for this tender) s.y.ting@bham.ac.uk * Please note that there will be no extensions to the deadline for returns except in exceptional circumstances. Delivery Notes Delivery Location is Medical Physics Building University of Birmingham B15 2TT Birmingham, UK Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EPSRC Funding Description The University has been awarded a project by EPSRC. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99aa9092-45c2-4771-bd0a-d97664021b01 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | EDGBASTON |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2021 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99aa9092-45c2-4771-bd0a-d97664021b01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99aa9092-45c2-4771-bd0a-d97664021b01
  8th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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