Provision of a Cryogenic grinding mill

Public Health England (PHE) is seeking to purchase a cryogenic grinding mill to support a project looking at the toxicity of microplastics from oral exposure for its Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards (CRCE) at Chilton.

The requirement must meet the following mandatory specifications:

• The instrument must be capable of dry, wet and cryogenic grinding
• The instrument should be able to alter the frequency and time of grinding
• Grinding frequency: The instrument can range from 3-35Hz
• Grinding time: The instrument can range from 10s - 8 hours
• The instrument should be able to produce micro- and nano- sized particles.
• Grinding tools and containers should be made from stainless steel
• Grinding balls for cryogenic milling should be made from stainless steel
• Dimensions: 690 x 375 x 585 mm (while closed)
• Two grinding stations

If you feel that you can meet the above requirements or would like more information, then please contact Aysel Sarzosa …@phe.gov.uk

The closing date and time for any queries are 21st January 2021 at 5:00 pm.

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