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Cryopump Production Friction Weld

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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25 Apr 2025 at 11:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, based in Abingdon, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Cryopump Production Friction Weld" contract, classified under the CPV category for Tubing and Steel pressure vessels. The open procedure, aimed at manufacturing and delivering 510 intermetallic friction welds for MAST-U's Double Beam Box cryopump, was finalised with KUKA SYSTEMS UK Ltd being awarded the contract, valued at £198,767. The contract period began on 31 March 2025 and will conclude by 29 August 2025. This procurement, completed on 25 April 2025, emphasises services as its main category, with a focus on SMEs, and covers a wide delivery scope including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and several other global locations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing of specialised equipment, particularly those capable of producing high-precision steel pressure vessels. It's an ideal opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises that have the capability for advanced friction welding techniques. The broad delivery range encourages firms with a strong logistics network to leverage their capabilities and expand internationally. Businesses in the engineering and manufacturing sectors would particularly benefit from competing in such tenders, enhancing their growth prospects through involvement in high-profile projects managed by esteemed entities like the UK Atomic Energy Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cryopump Production Friction Weld

Notice Description

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has the requirement for manufacturing and delivering 510 Intermetallic friction welds for MAST-U's Double Beam Box (DBB) cryopump. For full details, please see the Invitation to Tender available for download from the link within this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a99852c8-ca4a-4567-ace3-3423e1869e96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2519412c-007c-4031-bcd4-61e060d04c7e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44164200 - Tubing

44615100 - Steel pressure vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£198,767 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 29 Aug 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KUKA SYSTEMS

Further Information

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