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Split Butterfly Valve for Powder Transfer Applications

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited · Local or regional public body

In brief

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 5 months, starting 1 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 12 bids per contract for this buyer (from 13 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

UKNNL are seeking expressions of interest from suppliers capable of providing a split butterfly valve system suitable for powder handling and transfer operations. Minimum Technical Requirements • Be suitable for the transfer of powders and quick-connect/disconnect operations. • Accommodate connections in the region of: -100 mm to 50 mm diameter, or -100 mm to 80 mm diameter to minimise the potential for product blockage. • Be compatible with hydrofluoric acid (HF Resistant) at concentrations of approximately 25-50% by mass. • Be suitable for operating temperatures up to approximately 300°C. • Be suitable for operating pressures from full vacuum to approximately 3 barg. Additional Information • An integrated vacuum system for removal of powder from between split butterfly valve faces is not required. • Alternative materials of construction may be considered such as stainless steel. • Particular attention should be given to the suitability and chemical resistance of sealing materials for hydrofluoric acid service. • Sealing materials must be suitable for hydrofluoric acid (HF) at the specified process concentrations.

How to bid

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  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 095720-2026

About the buyer

From notice 095720-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 9 October 2026.