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Hybrid Welding

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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10 May 2023 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a contract for the "Hybrid Welding" project to TWI Ltd. The procurement process involved research into the use of controlled fusion for power generation, focusing on welding test rigs and tests on 316L steel. The contract, valued at 136,052 GBP, started on May 1, 2023, and will end on February 27, 2024. The procurement stage was an open procedure with a tender closing date on February 6, 2023. The project falls under the industry category of welding services and the delivery address is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for the "Hybrid Welding" project by the UKAEA presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, as well as technical inspection and testing services. Companies that have access to appropriate facilities and expertise to carry out welding tests and analysis on steel materials are well-suited to compete. The project requires businesses to optimise welding parameters for the hybrid welding system and ensure the quality of the resulting weld meets specified standards. Overall, businesses in the welding industry with the capability to conduct advanced welding tests and analysis are encouraged to consider participating in this tender to contribute to the research efforts of the UKAEA.

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Notice Title

Hybrid Welding

Notice Description

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), based at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, hereafter referred to as the Purchaser, carries out research into the use of controlled fusion for the generation of power. Setup of specified welding test rigs and conduct a series of tests on 316L steel. The trials will involve the adjustment of weld parameters to optimise the performance of the hybrid welding system and the quality of the resulting weld, and as such the expertise of the supplier should be sufficient as to investigate the performance of the system and quality of the weld. EN ISO 13919-1:2019 can be used to assess the imperfections in the weld and compare the performance of different welding parameters for laser welded joints, ISO 5817:2014 can be used for other fusion welded joints. A combination of these standards may be relevant for assessing hybrid welding. The supplier should have access to appropriate facilities and expertise to carry out these tests and resulting analysis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b771b263-5b30-4be7-b3de-acd1d7f371b2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45262680 - Welding

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,052 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 27 Feb 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWI

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