Tender

High Temperature Vacuum Creep Fatigue Rig

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

09 Nov 2021 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is inviting tenders for the procurement of a High Temperature Vacuum Creep Fatigue Rig, an essential piece of equipment for mechanical testing. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically involving machines and apparatus for testing and measuring. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 9th December 2021 at 12:00 GMT. The successful contractor will be required to deliver the rig to locations within the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period commencing on 17th January 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The estimated contract value is £250,000, with a minimum value of £200,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in testing and measurement equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suited for them. Companies with expertise in producing high-performance mechanical testing rigs or similar technologies will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, potentially leading to substantial business growth through contractual engagements with a reputable organisation such as UKAEA.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8a634a6-354b-44c7-ab7e-74fa64e95f6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac001a76-c11a-4331-b75f-c8e5e8098d33
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)


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
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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
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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