Published date: 8 March 2024

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 22 March 2024

Contract summary

Industry

  • Medical equipments - 33100000

  • Pharmaceutical products - 33600000

Location of contract

PR4 0XJ

Procurement reference

NNLC 497.01

Published date

8 March 2024

Closing date

22 March 2024

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

In support of NNL's CPF programme, a hydraulic press is required which can press with a force of 50 kN to produce both annular cylindrical compacts. It is anticipated that a commercial off the shelf tablet press intended for the pharmaceutical industry would be suitable for the application. The nominal dimensions of 30 mm diameter x 40 mm in height with an internal annulus of 4-12 mm. A heated die is required to allow for compacts to be produced at a temperature of up to 300ºC. Die filling should be done using automated die feed utilising a hopper system to fill the die automatically before each press cycle. The press should record data during the pressing process such as temperature, punch position, force and die wall pressure. This data will be used to optimise the pressing process and form part of the QA process.

About the buyer

Contact name

Charlotte Wilson

Address

Central Laboratory
Seascale
CA201PG
England

Telephone

01900 517689

Email

charlotte.wilson@uknnl.com