---
title: "X-Ray Transmission Sorting Facility for Tantalum"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a82b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE ROYAL MINT"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# X-Ray Transmission Sorting Facility for Tantalum

Buyer: THE ROYAL MINT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a82b

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## Summary

The Royal Mint, a central government public authority, is inviting tenders for the establishment of an X-Ray Transmission Sorting Facility specifically designed for tantalum recovery. This procurement process is in its tender stage, using an open procedure and targeting the industry category related to X-ray inspection equipment. Based in Pontyclun, United Kingdom, the project involves concentrating tantalum-bearing capacitors from electronic waste. The tender submission deadline is set for 29th June 2026, with the award process concluding by 13th July 2026. The anticipated contract period runs from 13th July to 1st October 2026, with a maximum total value of £650,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of X-ray inspection equipment. Companies with expertise in electronic waste processing and recovery systems are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. The open procurement method allows a wide range of businesses to participate, encouraging fair competition and fostering growth for companies that can deliver high-quality technical solutions at a competitive cost while also addressing social value aspects. Businesses interested in this tender should ensure that their proposals are submitted via the designated online platform and in accordance with the stipulated criteria.

## Notice

As part of The Royal Mint's programme to increase the recovery of tantalum (Ta) from deconstructed or depopulated electronic waste processed on site, a new stage within the existing process-flow requires the application of an X-Ray Transmission (XRT) sorting unit to concentrate tantalum-bearing capacitors. The feed to the system comprises a stream of mixed, loose electronic components and broken ferrite in the size range 8-2mm

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050528-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - 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 | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £541,666 |
| Lots value | £541,666 |
| 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 | THE ROYAL MINT |
| Locality | PONTYCLUN |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF72 8YT |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Llantrisant and Talbot Green |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 16:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050528-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050528-2026
  28th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://royalmint.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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