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High Temperature Vacuum Creep Fatigue Rig

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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24 Mar 2022 at 14:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking tenders for the provision of a High Temperature Vacuum Creep Fatigue Rig, an essential testing apparatus aimed at measuring the creep-fatigue behaviour of materials at elevated temperatures. This procurement falls under the goods category, classified as "Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring" with a budget between £200,000 and £250,000. The open tender process concluded on 9th December 2021, and the contract is scheduled to run from 17th January 2022 to 31st March 2022, with the contract award notice published on 24th March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing high-precision testing equipment or related mechanical apparatus. Companies that focus on advanced engineering solutions, especially those targeting sectors involved in materials testing and scientific research, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As an open procurement, it encourages participation from small to medium-sized enterprises, enabling them to expand their market reach within the scientific instrumentation industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Temperature Vacuum Creep Fatigue Rig

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender invites Potential Suppliers to submit a tender that may lead to an award of contract for the provision of a creep-fatigue mechanical testing rig capable of fully reversed loading at both 10kN and 50kN for cylindrical specimens and at temperatures of between room temperature and up to at least 600 C in vacuum. This ITT describes the process which UKAEA will follow and the methodology it will use to evaluate all tenders received.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe02807-33a9-4005-b643-6ed5c0d1d644
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2022 - 25 Mar 2022 30 days
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NONE

Further Information

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