--- title: "High Temperature Hydrogen Furnace" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ec3a368f-cf48-4e8f-ba88-f43fc7851ea8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec3a368f-cf48-4e8f-ba88-f43fc7851ea8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec3a368f-cf48-4e8f-ba88-f43fc7851ea8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec3a368f-cf48-4e8f-ba88-f43fc7851ea8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-11-11" --- # High Temperature Hydrogen Furnace Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec3a368f-cf48-4e8f-ba88-f43fc7851ea8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec3a368f-cf48-4e8f-ba88-f43fc7851ea8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec3a368f-cf48-4e8f-ba88-f43fc7851ea8.json) ## Summary Lancaster University is seeking tenders for the supply, delivery, and installation of a high temperature hydrogen furnace, part of its ongoing investment in advanced nuclear fuel recycle technologies at the UTGARD laboratory located in Lancaster, North West England. The tender is open for submissions until 2nd December 2019, with a total value of £67,148 inclusive of VAT. The procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure, suitable for SMEs, with an anticipated contract period starting from 16th December 2019 to 15th December 2020. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment sector, particularly those specialised in the supply of nuclear or related research instruments. Companies that can provide advanced technological solutions and maintain the standards required for research in active fission products are ideally placed to compete for this contract. Participating businesses will not only enhance their portfolio by engaging with a reputable academic institution but also contribute to cutting-edge research initiatives in nuclear recycle and waste management. ## Notice The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this further competition for the supply, delivery and installation of a high temperature hydrogen furnace. We seek apparatus for the sintering 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 PS67,148 incl. VAT. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad6b7b3-2c2a-47ee-a2b4-72806ecbb939 | | 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 | 16 Dec 2019 - 15 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £67,148 | | 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 15:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad6b7b3-2c2a-47ee-a2b4-72806ecbb939 - 11 Nov 2019 at 15:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad6b7b3-2c2a-47ee-a2b4-72806ecbb939 - 11 Nov 2019 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad6b7b3-2c2a-47ee-a2b4-72806ecbb939 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad6b7b3-2c2a-47ee-a2b4-72806ecbb939 11th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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