Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c19-a8aa-7305-aa3a-b6ce6cb790f7/694-complex-particles-consultancy [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # 694 - Complex Particles Consultancy [Centre for Process Innovation](https://tendernation.io/buyers/centre-for-process-innovation) Estimated value £1 to £500,000 Published 21 Sept 2017 Deadline Closed 23 Oct 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender CPI's National Formulation Centre is currently working to identify gaps in UK innovation capabilities for formulation sciences and then work in partnership with industry leaders, academia and SMEs to deliver consortium projects that develop the new research infrastructure required. This will enable innovation in the UK and be retained as a viable, sustainable asset for future open access use. To aid this, CPI is procuring the services of an experienced consultant, who should provide guidance on ideal capability development to ensure CPI complex particles offering is robust and fit for purpose as an open access facility that will attract wide usage from SME and big industry partners alike. As such this consultant should be/have: • A leading expert in the areas of: o Complex Particle Making o Complex Particle Handling o Complex Particle Characterisation o Complex Particle Assessment • A strong global network in industry (from SMEs to large established companies) and academia within which contacts can be utilised to maximise the chance of successful project/capability development and delivery • Relevant experience, which they must be able to evidence, in the development and scale up of complex particles using a broad range of grinding, mixing, coating, forming and packing techniques along with suitable understanding of particle characterisation and property assessments. • Project management - ongoing to successful delivery The supplier must demonstrate high ability to communicate clearly (written and verbal) with emphasis on identifying pinch-points or issues and addressing those in a win:win manner. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e57b2685-f428-4429-924d-1fbedb26ef83) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileCentre for Process Innovation: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/centre-for-process-innovation)[SectorMore Research & development tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development) ## More tenders like this [Included Outside Publication Faith in Nature Natural England 17 days left 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14a29-a2ce-7073-851a-05dd5c86a64c/included-outside-publication-faith-in-nature)[The provision of an online family history service for wales The National Library of Wales 33 days left 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3ab0-72b7-a215-c1db7fc1c138/the-provision-of-an-online-family-history-service-for-wales)[Cymru Can Strategy Review Future Generations Commissioner for Wales 23 days left 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3b47-71a7-b7c4-7d49c6871347/cymru-can-strategy-review)[Sector research for councils to learn from collaborative ICT delivery in local government Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-584b-7036-bbe3-327b4e51c3c7/sector-research-for-councils-to-learn-from-collaborative-ict-delivery-in-local-g)[Research services – Istraživanja vrsta i staništa u sklopu projekta PKK "Poboljšano upravljanje PPLP" Javna ustanova Park prirode Lonjsko polje 31 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-312a-7230-92e1-4783caf49f90/croatia-research-services-istrazivanja-vrsta-i-stanista-u-sklopu-projekta-pk)[Research and development services and related consultancy services – Multiannual FWC on monitoring, research and analysis related to VET and qualifications European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, CEDEFOP - European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training 59 days left 15 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-1b58-70d6-9e0f-07f8589ea85c/greece-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-mu)