The Joint Research Centre of the European Commission in Karlsruhe is planning to purchase an independent spark plasma sintering (SPS) and hot pressing (HP) device. This instrument is needed to press high-density discs and pellets of various compounds.

The purchase shall cover the delivery and installation of the complete equipment, including sufficient training/demonstration to ensure trouble-free operation of the equipment.

The duration of the contract period is limited in time to 6 months.