Tender

Fused Silica Components for ITER Windows Qualification Programme

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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21 Mar 2022 at 16:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently conducting a procurement process to acquire fused silica components for the ITER Windows Qualification Programme. This tender, titled "Fused Silica Components for ITER Windows Qualification Programme," falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment with a value of £76,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to conclude on 19 April 2022. Delivery is expected at locations in the South East of England, with the contract period scheduled to start on 4 May 2022 and end on 2 September 2022.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in high-specification materials and components, particularly those with expertise in laboratory and optical equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Companies that can meet stringent nuclear compliance standards or possess experience in providing advanced engineering solutions for the nuclear sector will find this tender particularly suited to their business offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fused Silica Components for ITER Windows Qualification Programme

Notice Description

3.1. The ITER fusion reactor is a prototype nuclear fusion reactor being developed at Cadarache, in the south of France. UKAEA is supporting this endeavour as the design and operational authority running the Joint European Torus (JET), ITER's predecessor situated at Culham, in the UK. Through JET, UKAEA has developed key capabilities that have been deployed to design, manufacture qualify, and supply high-specification windows for ITER's containment structure. 3.2. The fused silica windows required by ITER must be qualified to work under the nuclear codes defined by the ITER Organisation (IO). In order to do this, a programme of qualification has been devised to test the raw fused silica material, the material coated with an anti-reflective substance, and the final window assemblies in succession, thereby demonstrating that the materials and design of the windows are compliant with the nuclear codes (RCC-MR 2007) specified by IO and suitable for ITER operations. 3.3. This document serves as the requirements specification for the procurement of the raw fused silica for this qualification campaign. It includes all material specimens required for each phase of the campaign, and specifies in detail the material grades, dimensions, tolerances, acceptable inclusions, performance characteristics, and quantities for each batch of parts. 3.4. All parts described by this document are for the qualification campaign only. If the qualification campaign is successful, a follow-on procurement activity will be launched to acquire fused silica for the production of the ITER windows themselves.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24f086c4-08d3-40af-9233-f91d0df4de49
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01983e16-8e12-4362-abc3-1b2cbe5ff07a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2022 - 2 Sep 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

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