Tender

Invitation to tender for the supply and maintenance of a microhardness tester

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

15 Feb 2019 at 15:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking tenders for the supply and maintenance of a microhardness tester as part of its Materials Testing Laboratory project, aimed at advancing the testing of materials for fusion power and extreme environments. This direct procurement process is designated as a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period closing on 1st March 2019. The total contract value is £40,000, and the goods will be delivered to the South East region of England, with the contract expected to commence on 29th March 2019 and conclude on 30th April 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and testing apparatus, particularly those able to supply and maintain high-precision machinery suitable for a variety of materials, including metals and ceramics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement specifically recognises the suitability of SMEs. Companies with expertise in microhardness testing and related technologies would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to tender for the supply and maintenance of a microhardness tester

Notice Description

UKAEA is constructing a new facility, the Materials Testing Laboratory, to test advanced materials for use in fusion power or other extreme environments. As part of this facility we require a microhardness tester for our research. The basic performance parameters of the microhardness tester are set out below: 1. Range of applied loads between at least 0.1 to 1kg. 2. Translatable table with excellent stage resolution and positioning accuracy. 3. Suitable for range of material hardnesses: Machine will be used a range of materials including copper and tungsten metal alloys as well as ceramic materials. Please see attached documents for further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4cc76acb-eff3-49c8-995a-8c3540904f41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aee7f205-67d0-483d-ba81-4962737e6c44
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2019 - 30 Apr 2019 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
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

Further Information

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