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title: "Tender for the Supply and Installation of Magnetic Alignment Presses (1 Axial and 1 Transverse)"
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# Tender for the Supply and Installation of Magnetic Alignment Presses (1 Axial and 1 Transverse)

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84413ae2-e5a3-4762-a585-a56751ef267f

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is currently engaging in a public procurement process for the supply and installation of magnetic alignment presses, comprising one axial and one transverse unit. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the magnets industry, and is being conducted using an open procedure above the threshold. The tender was published on 25 March 2022, with a submission deadline set for 26 April 2022. The contract period runs from 1 May 2022 to 30 November 2022, and deliveries are expected to be made to Tyesley Energy Park in Birmingham, postcode B15 2TT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in manufacturing and supplying scientific equipment, specifically those with expertise in magnetic technology and industrial presses. Businesses that meet stringent UK regulations and British Standards, and have experience with similar technologies are well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially fostering growth through involvement in cutting-edge research funded by the UK Research and Innovation's Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supplying production-scale magnetic powder alignment presses (both axial and transverse modes) for research purposes in the field of permanent magnet processing. The proposed units will allow magnetic powders to be aligned and compacted in an nitrogen atmosphere before a sintering stage. Note, due to space requirements of the system, the proposed alignment presses will be installed at Tyesley Energy Park in Birmingham. This project is funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund; Driving the Electric Revolution. The equipment must comply with all the relevant UK law, regulations, and British Standards. Specification i. Transverse Alignment Press An All-electric Transverse Magnetic Field Forming press capable of a maximum pressing force of 450 kN (~45 tons), with a filling depth of up to 120 mm and filling weight of up to 500 grams of NdFeB per pressing event. This action should produce green compacts with densities of up to 4.3 g/cm3. A magnetising field of up to 1.8 T will operate during the pressing action. The equipment should comprise of: * An unloading glove box, containing nitrogen gas and

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82c79355-fbf0-46d1-ae30-ca75e4dc91a2 |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £310,000 |
| 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 BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 31630000 - Magnets
- 42636000 - Presses

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2022 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82c79355-fbf0-46d1-ae30-ca75e4dc91a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82c79355-fbf0-46d1-ae30-ca75e4dc91a2
  25th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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