Tender

Copper Low Voltage Cable

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

16 Jan 2025 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking suppliers for its urgent requirement of 400 meters of 240mm² copper low voltage cable, designated for use in the MAST-U experiment. This procurement, classified under the industry category of power distribution cables, is currently at the tender stage. The deadline for tender submissions is 30th January 2025, with the contract period set to begin on 7th February 2025 and conclude by 28th March 2025. The location for service delivery is specified as the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement process follows an open procedure, facilitating broad participation.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of low and medium voltage cables to expand their customer base and increase revenue. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The valued contract, estimated between £30,000 and £45,000, promises a potential boost for companies proficient in delivering high-quality electrical power lines promptly and reliably, aligning with the stringent requirements stipulated by the UK Atomic Energy Authority.

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Notice Title

Copper Low Voltage Cable

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the supply of 400 Metres of 240mm2 Copper Low Voltage Cable for its MAST-U Experiment. Full details of the requirement are available by following the link in this notice. This is an urgent requirement for supply in this financial year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cffdb0a-e453-46e0-bf48-85d26a136e5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00adfbdd-c128-4170-b6e6-decaf2098eb1
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

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


CPV Codes

31320000 - Power distribution cables

31321000 - Electricity power lines

31321200 - Low- and medium-voltage cable

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Feb 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Robert Franklin
Contact Email
robert.franklin@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235466915

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

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