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Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for MAST-U

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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02 Jul 2025 at 17:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority recently concluded a procurement process for the manufacture and supply of a pressure assembly fabricated from stainless steel tubing, designed for a cryogenic application in vacuum for MAST-U. This contract falls under the industry category of fabrication work, specifically involving steel pressure vessels and related materials like liquid nitrogen and helium. The procurement, finalized through an open procedure, required delivery of goods to the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates included the tender period ending on 7th March 2025, followed by a brief contract period beginning on 8th March 2025. The supplier awarded was INOX India Limited, and the contract commenced on 16th June 2025, with the completion date set for 30th June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing and material fabrication, particularly those capable of working with stainless steel and cryogenic technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future procurement exercises, provided they can deliver high-quality components for specialised applications. The successful bid, valued at £435,624, underscores the importance of demonstrating capability and expertise in sectors involving complex engineering solutions and materials technology, offering a pathway to growth and diversification for participating businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for MAST-U

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the Manufacture and Supply of a Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for MAST-U.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b02ec4dd-4a66-425e-8d96-1636ddd3a8f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec49ca51-fd31-4347-bd12-3f3a77bfc147
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

24 - Chemical products

42 - Industrial machinery

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

24111300 - Helium

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

42122450 - Vacuum pumps

44164200 - Tubing

44615100 - Steel pressure vessels

45255400 - Fabrication work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£435,624 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 years
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
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

INOX INDIA

Further Information

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