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Evaluation trials for non-oxide ceramic composite pre-pregs

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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01 Apr 2025 at 12:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has conducted a procurement process titled "Evaluation trials for non-oxide ceramic composite pre-pregs," falling under the industry category of research and development services, with a focus on ceramic materials. The procurement, which follows an open procedure, was planned to evaluate the handleability, consolidation, residual macro-porosity, and presence of any defects in these materials. This project, located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, began on 20th January 2025 and concluded on 31st March 2025. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Carbon Threesixty Ltd on 29th January 2025, with a total contract value of £121,204.44.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the R&D and ceramic materials sectors, particularly those involved in material sciences and composite manufacturing. Companies specialising in the development and analysis of advanced materials, as well as those capable of providing comprehensive research consultancy services, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The UK Atomic Energy Authority's emphasis on detailed material evaluation opens doors for innovative firms to demonstrate their expertise and contribute to advancing material technologies, potentially leading to further business growth and collaboration opportunities within this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation trials for non-oxide ceramic composite pre-pregs

Notice Description

This procurement seeks to evaluate a set of non-oxide ceramic composite pre-preg materials by assessing their ability to consolidate and to form curved geometries. This assessment will be completed by analysing each pre-preg's handleability during lay-up, consolidated thickness, residual macro-porosity, and the presence of any defects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36aae8e3-6247-4098-a1ab-b1750ac7f05b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee53984e-5a2f-473e-9dce-522475d9e5aa
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

44111300 - Ceramics

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,204 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2025 - 15 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK 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

CARBON THREESIXTY

Further Information

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