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title: "BUFFF Instrumented Mechanical Pellet Press"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-115823"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-11-12"
---

# BUFFF Instrumented Mechanical Pellet Press

Buyer: PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-115823

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Prifysgol Bangor (Bangor University) for the acquisition of a BUFFF Instrumented Mechanical Pellet Press, which is crucial for advancing nuclear fuel technologies within the UK. This open tender falls under the category of goods in the industry, and the submission deadline is set for 3rd December 2021, while the award period concludes on 13th December 2021. The location for this procurement is Bangor, with the buying organisation looking to support both academic and industrial advancements in the nuclear sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying laboratory equipment, particularly those focusing on presses and related technologies. Companies with expertise in nuclear fuel development, ceramic materials, and innovative engineering solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could lead to potential partnerships with Bangor University and establish a foothold in the rapidly evolving nuclear sector.

## Notice

The Bangor University Fuel Fabrication Facility has been funded through the EPSRC's National Nuclear User Facility 2a scheme and will provide a centre for the mechanistic understanding of fuel manufacture in the UK for academia and industry to use to advance novel nuclear fuel technologies in fusion and fission. The pellet press will be a central piece of equipment that will enable the successful manufacture of ceramic bodies for sintering studies.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115823 (WA Ref:115823)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115823 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL57 2DG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd |
| Local authority | Gwynedd |
| Electoral ward | Canol Bangor |
| Westminster constituency | Bangor Aberconwy |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42636000 - Presses

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2021 at 16:57 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115823

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bangor.ac.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115823

## Provenance

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