--- title: "Supply and Installation of a Large Scale Powder Processing Unit for the Processing of Hydrognated NdFeB Powder" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cbf5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02cbf5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cbf5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cbf5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2021-08-31" --- # 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-h6vhtk-02cbf5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02cbf5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cbf5.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for the supply and installation of a large-scale powder processing unit dedicated to the processing of hydrogenated NdFeB powder. This project, funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, falls under the goods category and is classified as pressure vessels (CPV code 44615000). The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline extended to 7 September 2021. The project site is located in Birmingham, UK, aiming to establish the largest processing unit of its kind in the country. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and processing of pressure vessels, particularly those skilled in advanced material processing technologies. Companies specialising in mechanical engineering, powder processing, and related equipment supply are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The total budget for the project is approximately £990,000, making it a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their market presence in the innovation-driven sector of advanced materials. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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.The overall budget for the complete unit is up to PS990,000.00 excluding VAT.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 | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021407-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £990,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 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 | TLG31 Birmingham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44615000 - Pressure vessels ## Release History - 31 Aug 2021 at 08:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021407-2021 - 31 Aug 2021 at 08:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021406-2021 - 31 Aug 2021 at 08:13 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021404-2021 - 31 Aug 2021 at 08:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021402-2021 - 20 Aug 2021 at 16:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020524-2021 - 2 Aug 2021 at 12:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017543-2021 - 2 Aug 2021 at 12:28 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018429-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home - https://www.birmingham.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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