Award

STEP Ceramic to Metal Bonding for microwave windows in ultra-high vacuum boundaries

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

01 Nov 2024 at 15:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a contract for "STEP Ceramic to Metal Bonding for microwave windows in ultra-high vacuum boundaries" to Amentum Clear Energy Limited. The contract, classified under "Research and experimental development services" (CPV code: 73100000), covers material assessment for various configurations of microwave vacuum windows. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract started on 29th October 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2025. The project is based in the UK, though it includes delivery addresses extending to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions. The tender period for submissions ended on 13th September 2024.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those experienced in advanced material science and engineering for high-stress environments. Businesses that can showcase proficiency in ultra-high vacuum technology and microwave window applications will find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement process was designed to be open, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to compete, advocating an inclusive approach to innovation in this sector. The involvement of the UKAEA as the buying organisation further underscores the strategic importance and potential for collaboration in future high-tech projects.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

STEP Ceramic to Metal Bonding for microwave windows in ultra-high vacuum boundaries

Notice Description

The objective of this contract is to perform an initial assessment of material options for the three configurations listed below: 1. Microwave vacuum window used in WR-## waveguide. 2. Vacuum window with size below cut-off used for arc-detection 3. Generic vacuum barrier of either rectangular and circular cross-section used for integration in HE11 waveguide components.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68e11ca9-87c7-4686-b59b-b9e648f04998
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/508d084e-ea71-4d2b-9460-a3bd99ecc3cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,836 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Raj Kumar
Contact Email
raj.kumar@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235467082

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMENTUM CLEAR ENERGY

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-68e11ca9-87c7-4686-b59b-b9e648f04998-2024-11-01T15:38:12Z",
    "date": "2024-11-01T15:38:12Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-68e11ca9-87c7-4686-b59b-b9e648f04998",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "20241101153806-72814",
        "title": "STEP Ceramic to Metal Bonding for microwave windows in ultra-high vacuum boundaries",
        "description": "The objective of this contract is to perform an initial assessment of material options for the three configurations listed below: 1. Microwave vacuum window used in WR-## waveguide. 2. Vacuum window with size below cut-off used for arc-detection 3. Generic vacuum barrier of either rectangular and circular cross-section used for integration in HE11 waveguide components.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "73100000",
            "description": "Research and experimental development services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "OX14 3DB"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 50000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-09-13T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-10-03T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2025-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-269943",
            "name": "United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Culham Campus",
                "locality": "Abingdon",
                "postalCode": "OX14 3DB",
                "countryName": "ENG"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Raj Kumar",
                "email": "raj.kumar@ukaea.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1235467082"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-300255",
            "name": "Amentum Clear Energy Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Amentum Clear Energy Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "305 Bridgewater Place Birchwood Park Warrington WA3 6XG"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-269943",
        "name": "United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-68e11ca9-87c7-4686-b59b-b9e648f04998-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2024-10-29T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2024-11-01T15:38:12Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 49836,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-300255",
                    "name": "Amentum Clear Energy Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2024-10-29T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2025-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/508d084e-ea71-4d2b-9460-a3bd99ecc3cd",
                    "datePublished": "2024-11-01T15:38:12Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "description": "Additional data",
                    "url": "https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=85208&B=UKAEA"
                },
                {
                    "id": "3",
                    "description": "User / Company",
                    "url": "https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}