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title: "Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) System"
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# Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) System

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c48a98a-744a-4eb9-9f8b-6f9cf25726a8

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## Summary

Lancaster University is inviting tenders for the supply, delivery, and installation of a Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) System, critical for their UTGARD laboratory located in Lancaster, North West England. This tender falls within the goods procurement category, with a total budget of £231,850 excluding VAT. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to close on 2 December 2019. The contract for this procurement is scheduled to commence on 15 December 2019 and will last until 14 December 2021.

This opportunity presents significant growth prospects for businesses involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, particularly those specialising in nuclear technology or advanced research instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in producing high-quality scientific equipment will be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, as Lancaster University aims to enhance its status as a leading research establishment in the field of nuclear fuel recycling technologies.

## Notice

The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this further competition for the supply, delivery and installation of a Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) System. We seek apparatus for the manufacture of uranium oxide simulated fuel pellets. The facility will be used as part of Lancaster's existing UTGARD laboratory (see below). Building on its reputation and existing facilities for internationally excellent research in advanced nuclear fuel recycle technologies, Lancaster University Engineering Department has recently been awarded a grant of PS800,000 to extend UTGARD Lab (U/Th/beta-Gamma Active process chemistry R&D facilities), a process chemistry laboratory for work on beta/gamma active fission products, uranium, thorium and low level alpha tracers. The UTGARD Lab extension will be equipped with a range of instruments, of which this SPS system is one component, for the manufacture of nuclear materials and simulated nuclear fuel to underpin both fundamental and application driven research (including scale up) in nuclear recycle and waste management. A unique feature of UTGARD Lab is that all of the equipment to be sited in the lab will be available to external researchers for use with open source uranium, thorium, beta/gamma emitters and alpha tracers. It is anticipated that the effective operational life of the machine will be 10 years. This purchase supports the University's objective to maintain its place as a world class research establishment. This purchase must fit within a project budget of PS231,850 excl. VAT. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dce0d1f8-339b-4adc-b68c-0ba972f262b6 |
| 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 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2019 - 14 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £231,850 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| 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)

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2019 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dce0d1f8-339b-4adc-b68c-0ba972f262b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dce0d1f8-339b-4adc-b68c-0ba972f262b6
  11th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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