Tender

Diffusion Bonding Furnace

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

27 Mar 2024 at 15:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking to procure a Diffusion Bonding Furnace as part of a renovation plan for the Special Techniques Group (STG) capabilities at its facilities in Oxfordshire. The procurement method for this project is Competitive Dialogue, with a tender period ending on 29th April 2024 and a contract period starting on 18th July 2024. The contracting authority, UKAEA, focuses on researching fusion energy and related technologies to establish the UK as a sustainable nuclear energy leader. The procurement falls under the industrial or laboratory furnaces category, with delivery addresses including the UK and other territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses capable of designing, manufacturing, installing, and commissioning a diffusion bonding furnace to cater to UKAEA's requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this procurement opportunity. Businesses interested in materials like tungsten and CuCrZr components for fusion applications will find this tender relevant. The UKAEA's aim is to enhance its capabilities through this project, creating scope for suppliers in the goods category to engage in a competitive dialogue process for potential business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Diffusion Bonding Furnace

Notice Description

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) was formed in 1954 when the British Government set up a new body to oversee the nation's nuclear research programme. UKAEA is a non-departmental public body (NDPB), under the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). UKAEA researches fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. As part of a renovation and upgrade plan of the Special Techniques Group (STG) capabilities, new diffusion bonding equipment has been identified to be added as a key capability. This project's scope shall include the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of a diffusion bonding furnace for UKAEA's facilities at Oxfordshire. The requirement is to procure a capability to create diffusion bonded joints and components for specified materials. Currently, in fusion, there is an increased interest in tungsten and its alloys & CuCrZr components. Diffusion bonding is envisaged as one of the most promising techniques to joint this material. This procurement will be via a Competitive Dialogue process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35360c7b-c69b-4388-8421-7346df05923b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4649ab0-09d0-4e2f-8456-463f4ebc7a94
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 2-3 years
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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