--- title: "TRISO CVD Coater" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6db868d1-b6dc-40a0-b5aa-a43ee1865528" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6db868d1-b6dc-40a0-b5aa-a43ee1865528" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6db868d1-b6dc-40a0-b5aa-a43ee1865528.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6db868d1-b6dc-40a0-b5aa-a43ee1865528.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2020-09-21" --- # TRISO CVD Coater Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6db868d1-b6dc-40a0-b5aa-a43ee1865528 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6db868d1-b6dc-40a0-b5aa-a43ee1865528) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6db868d1-b6dc-40a0-b5aa-a43ee1865528.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is currently seeking suppliers for the "TRISO CVD Coater", which pertains to the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry. This procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 5th October 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 29th October 2020 and run until 31st March 2021. This opportunity is classified under the open procedure, following the required threshold, aimed at sourcing goods that facilitate the manufacturing of Tri-Structural Isotropic nuclear fuel designed for high-temperature reactors. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in laboratory equipment and advanced manufacturing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in precision engineering, chemical processes, and nuclear technology would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The innovative nature of the project, which requires specialised systems for handling radioactive materials, offers a niche avenue for growth in a highly technical sector, supported by funding from the Nuclear Innovation Programme. ## Notice Tri-Structural Isotropic (TRISO) nuclear fuel is a coated particle fuel form consisting of a fissile uranium dioxide core surrounded by layers of pyrolytic carbon and silicon carbide. This fuel is intended for use in High-Temperature Reactors (HTRs), a reactor design operating at a temperature well in excess of current reactor designs, up to 1000degC as opposed to 600degC. Fabrication of TRISO fuel has historically been accomplished by use of a Fluidised-Bed Chemical Vapour Deposition coater (FBCVD) which uses chemical reactions from appropriate precursor reagents to produce the protective layers surrounding the uranium dioxide core of the particle. A system to manufacture these coated particles will allow study of these fuel forms, allowing the effects of process variables on the properties of the resulting particles. The supplied system must be capable of depositing carbon and silicon carbide layers on microspheres, approximately 0.5 mm in diameter, and ensure that any reaction products in the exhaust gas stream are rendered safe before discharge. The system must also be capable of producing a fluidised bed from the initial uranium dioxide kernels, which have a density of up to 10.97 g/cm3. Additionally due to the radioactive nature of the work the system must be designed such that no radioactive material can be lost during loading, deposition, and unloading. 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) : The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Funding Description Funding for the proposed system is provided by the Sir Henry Royce Institute, and The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), through the Nuclear Innovation Programme Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb157c92-f467-4307-8f6e-93cb482119af | | 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 | 21 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 21 Sep 2020 at 09:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb157c92-f467-4307-8f6e-93cb482119af - 11 Sep 2020 at 18:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb157c92-f467-4307-8f6e-93cb482119af ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb157c92-f467-4307-8f6e-93cb482119af 21st September 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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