Tender

Hybrid Welding

EU SUPPLY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

10 Feb 2023 at 13:04

TenderAmendment

02 Feb 2023 at 13:18

Tender

19 Dec 2022 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) located in Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, is seeking services for the setup of specified welding test rigs and conducting tests on 316L steel. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a tender period ending on 13th February 2023 and a contract period starting on 6th March 2023. The procurement falls under the industry category of Welding and Technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The location for delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity issued by the UKAEA can benefit businesses in the services sector with expertise in welding and technical testing. Companies with experience in laser welding, fusion welded joints, and hybrid welding systems would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method for this opportunity is an Open procedure, offering a chance for businesses to showcase their capabilities and secure a contract with the UKAEA.

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Notice Title

Hybrid Welding

Notice Description

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), based at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, hereafter referred to as the Purchaser, carries out research into the use of controlled fusion for the generation of power. Setup of specified welding test rigs and conduct a series of tests on 316L steel. The trials will involve the adjustment of weld parameters to optimise the performance of the hybrid welding system and the quality of the resulting weld, and as such the expertise of the supplier should be sufficient as to investigate the performance of the system and quality of the weld. EN ISO 13919-1:2019 can be used to assess the imperfections in the weld and compare the performance of different welding parameters for laser welded joints, ISO 5817:2014 can be used for other fusion welded joints. A combination of these standards may be relevant for assessing hybrid welding. The supplier should have access to appropriate facilities and expertise to carry out these tests and resulting analysis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bda9524-c5b9-4948-a992-0dfc2e0d8bea
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45262680 - Welding

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2024 6-12 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
EU SUPPLY LIMITED
Additional Buyers

UNITED KINGDOM 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

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