Tender

Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

11 Jan 2021 at 19:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking suppliers for the "Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade" project, aimed at providing near Mega-Watt level microwave heating and current drive solutions. This procurement falls within the electricity, heating, solar, and nuclear energy industry category, with a tender period set to end on 12th February 2021. The total value of the tender is estimated at £5,200,000, with a minimum contract value of £2,000,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for widespread participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in microwave equipment, fusion technology, and related scientific installations. Companies capable of delivering innovative RF solutions or those experienced in technical planning services will find this contract particularly relevant. The involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is encouraged, making this a suitable opportunity for agile and specialised firms looking to expand their footprint in the energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade

Notice Description

The provision of applicable solutions; namely RF sources to provide near Mega-Watt level microwave heating and current drive for the MAST Upgrade experiment. Multi-stage Competitive Dialogue procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f064bc1-4133-438e-bae5-ffe9eb30a73a
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

31711420 - Microwave tubes and equipment

31711422 - Microwave equipment

42664000 - Fusion equipment

45214630 - Scientific installations

71356400 - Technical planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Feb 2021 - 14 Feb 2021 30 days
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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