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Additive Manufacturing Machine

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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21 Mar 2025 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a contract for the supply of an Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Machine. This contract falls under the industry category of miscellaneous special-purpose machinery and has been awarded to Freemelt AB, with the contract period starting on 11th March 2025 and ending on 31st March 2025. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure with a final awarded value of £599,000. The machinery is to be delivered to the South East region of the United Kingdom, with all procurement stages completed by 21st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying advanced machinery, particularly those in the additive manufacturing sector. Companies that can provide specialised machinery and maintain rapid delivery capabilities are well-suited for such contracts. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this type of tender an attractive prospect given the UKAEA's inclusion of SME suitability in their procurement requirements. Engaging in such contracts can drive substantial business growth by expanding market presence and establishing long-term relationships with prominent public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Additive Manufacturing Machine

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the supply of an Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Machine. This is an urgent requirement for delivery in this financial year (if possible).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4d7c82f-88fc-4e38-ae46-179fa13833fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a5338f-2695-411a-8c35-0b9745be9317
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

31640000 - Machines and apparatus with individual functions

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£599,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREEMELT

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