--- title: "Supply and Installation of a Large Scale Powder Processing Unit for the Processing of Hydrognated NdFeB Powder" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb6224f1-83a2-4754-8456-660c4148c025" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb6224f1-83a2-4754-8456-660c4148c025" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb6224f1-83a2-4754-8456-660c4148c025.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb6224f1-83a2-4754-8456-660c4148c025.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2021-09-10" --- # Supply and Installation of a Large Scale Powder Processing Unit for the Processing of Hydrognated NdFeB Powder Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb6224f1-83a2-4754-8456-660c4148c025 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb6224f1-83a2-4754-8456-660c4148c025) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb6224f1-83a2-4754-8456-660c4148c025.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for the supply and installation of a large-scale powder processing unit for processing hydrogenated NdFeB powder, classified under the goods procurement category, specifically focusing on pressure vessels. This project, part of the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, will take place at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham. The tender period is set to close on 24 September 2021, and the contract is expected to commence from 25 October 2021, lasting until 1 May 2022. The procurement is conducted via an open procedure, as it exceeds the threshold requirements. This tender offers significant business growth potential particularly for SMEs involved in the manufacturing and supply of industrial equipment and materials related to powder processing technologies. Businesses that specialise in pressure vessel manufacturing, powder handling systems, or have expertise in advanced material processing are particularly well-suited to engage in this tender. Given the project's innovative nature, companies involved in recycling or new material technologies could also benefit from participation. ## Notice This project is funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund; Driving the Electric Revolution under grant agreement 1524086. The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of a powder processing unit for the processing of hydrogenated NdFeB powder. This proposed unit will be the largest of its kind in the UK and will consist of a physical separation unit to remove impurities from the hydrogenated powder, a jet mill to reduce the particle size, powder blending, storage and automatic powder transfer between the units. The hydrogenated NdFeB powder that needs to be processed by this unit will be supplied by hydrogen decrepitation of different forms of scrap. The production of the hydrogenated powder, which will be processed using the equipment described in this tender, is based on a patented technology developed at the University of Birmingham, in which hydrogen is used to extract Nd-Fe-B magnet powder from end of life permanent magnet containing products. This process will produce a powder no greater than 4mm in size which will be processed on the equipment described in this tender. The powder from the HPMS process should be purified mechanically (e.g. sieving) in a nitrogen atmosphere to remove coatings, screws, plastic etc. The processing unit should then have the ability to transfer powder through other processing stages including jet milling and blending. The Jet Mill stage should have the ability to achieve a particle size distribution of 3 to 5 microns and should be able to remove particles below 1 micron. Note, due to the space requirements of the system, the proposed jet mill will be installed at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba27af6-b508-44ad-9c80-de36d75b09bd | | 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 | 10 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Oct 2021 - 1 May 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 - 24 - Chemical products - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen - 31630000 - Magnets - 44615000 - Pressure vessels ## Release History - 10 Sep 2021 at 09:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba27af6-b508-44ad-9c80-de36d75b09bd - 10 Sep 2021 at 09:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba27af6-b508-44ad-9c80-de36d75b09bd - 10 Sep 2021 at 08:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba27af6-b508-44ad-9c80-de36d75b09bd - 10 Sep 2021 at 08:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba27af6-b508-44ad-9c80-de36d75b09bd - 31 Aug 2021 at 08:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba27af6-b508-44ad-9c80-de36d75b09bd - 31 Aug 2021 at 08:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba27af6-b508-44ad-9c80-de36d75b09bd - 31 Aug 2021 at 08:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba27af6-b508-44ad-9c80-de36d75b09bd - 31 Aug 2021 at 07:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba27af6-b508-44ad-9c80-de36d75b09bd - 25 Aug 2021 at 12:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba27af6-b508-44ad-9c80-de36d75b09bd - 20 Aug 2021 at 16:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba27af6-b508-44ad-9c80-de36d75b09bd - 2 Aug 2021 at 12:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba27af6-b508-44ad-9c80-de36d75b09bd - 16 Jul 2021 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba27af6-b508-44ad-9c80-de36d75b09bd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba27af6-b508-44ad-9c80-de36d75b09bd 10th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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