Tender

AR Coating for ITER Windows Qualification Programme

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

07 Apr 2022 at 16:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is inviting tenders for the "AR Coating for ITER Windows Qualification Programme", aimed at qualifying anti-reflective coatings for fused silica windows used in the ITER nuclear fusion reactor. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 5th May 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 6th May 2022 and conclude on 7th May 2022, with a total budget of £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the design and execution of research and development, particularly those specialising in optical coatings and laboratory equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise to meet the requirements of the prestigious ITER project. Companies well-versed in innovative coating technologies and working within the confines of stringent nuclear standards would find this contract especially suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AR Coating for ITER Windows Qualification Programme

Notice Description

To qualify a number of anti-reflective coatings for use on fused silica windows for the ITER nuclear fusion reactor containment vessel. The coatings are to be applied to fused silica windows and samples free-issued by the United Kingdom's Atomic Energy Authority's Special Techniques Group (UKAEA-STG), who is managing the activity. 1.2. The materials supplied will be used for the qualification of optical viewport processes which will be used for nuclear boundary components on the ITER fusion reactor

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfaca120-a8ec-4957-98b6-4fdeeee1f498
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 May 2022 - 7 May 2022 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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