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title: "Fusion Bead Machine"
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# Fusion Bead Machine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f35ee75c-c1e8-4593-9905-f92bb7298199

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is seeking to purchase a Fusion Bead Machine as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund project 'Technology Metals Technical Capability Expansion - Phase 1: Minerals Processing'. This project aims to enhance Cornwall and Isles of Scilly's technical capability in technology metals critical for the UK's economic growth and decarbonisation. The procurement involves a 5-year contract period starting on 12th August 2024, with the tender deadline set for 30th July 2024.

This tender by the University of Exeter presents an opportunity for businesses involved in fusion equipment, research laboratory services, and scientific technical simulation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, offering potential for long-term business growth through providing the required goods and services in the minerals processing sector.

## Notice

The University of Exeter (UoE) has a requirement to purchase a Fusion Bead Machine as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund project 'Technology Metals Technical Capability Expansion - Phase 1: Minerals Processing'. This project will provide an important component of a nationally unique Critical Minerals Equipment Hub to expand Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (CIoS) technical capability, lower analytical costs and time delays, raise through-put and accelerate RD&I across the geo-resources sector. It addresses the unique opportunity resulting from the region's endowment in technology metals (including lithium, tin and tungsten) that are critical for continued UK economic growth and to decarbonise our society. The project will be co-delivered by the Camborne School of Mines (CSM), University of Exeter, the UK's only multidisciplinary mining school, and Grinding Solutions Ltd (GSL), a leading mineral processing consultancy and "central cog" in the CIoS technology metals sector. The University requires a minimum 1-year warranty on this device, commencing from the date of goods installation, with the option to extend the warranty and to include a service contract of up to 5-years (maximum 5-year contract).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/612ea71e-eaa0-4f21-8629-ef78eeed5f62 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 12 Nov 2029 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 42664000 - Fusion equipment
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2024 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/612ea71e-eaa0-4f21-8629-ef78eeed5f62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/612ea71e-eaa0-4f21-8629-ef78eeed5f62
  9th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83524&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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