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

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032688

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is conducting a procurement process for the supply and installation of magnetic alignment presses, specifically one axial and one transverse unit, funded by the UK Research and Innovation's Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund. This tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline of 26 April 2022. The presses will be installed at Tyesley Energy Park in Birmingham, and the procurement method is open, allowing wider participation. The total contract value is approximately £310,000, with relevant compliance standards to be met specified in the documentation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of sophisticated machinery, particularly those with expertise in magnetic processing equipment. Suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, compliant products in line with British standards, along with robust after-sales support, are encouraged to participate. As the equipment needs to maintain strict environmental conditions during operation, firms with innovative solutions for equipment automation and control are particularly well-suited for this opportunity.

## Notice

This project is funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund; Driving the Electric Revolution. 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the supply of powder pressing equipment capable of consolidating fine NdFeB powder under both transverse and axial magnetic aligning fields. It is important that the powder is not exposed to air, oxygen or moisture during the loading, compaction and unloading steps. Electric presses are preferred but hydraulic ones will be considered. Automatic feeding control is preferred. The equipment must comply with all the relevant UK law, regulations, and British Standards; see Appendix 6, Guidance Notes. 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015370-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £310,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £361,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAIQIDA INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY (NINGBO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31630000 - Magnets
- 42636000 - Presses

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2022 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015370-2022
- 25 Mar 2022 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008174-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx
- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/

## Provenance

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