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Diffusion Bonding Furnace

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    3rd January 2025 17:09:21 PM

  • Contract Summary

    The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) was formed in 1954 when the British Government set up a new body to oversee the nation's nuclear research programme. UKAEA is a non-departmental public body (NDPB), under the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). UKAEA researches fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. As part of a renovation and upgrade plan of the Special Techniques Group (STG) capabilities, new diffusion bonding equipment has been identified to be added as a key capability.  This project's scope shall include the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of a diffusion bonding furnace for UKAEA's facilities at Oxfordshire.  ​The requirement is to procure a capability to create diffusion bonded joints and components for specified materials. Currently, in fusion, there is an increased interest in tungsten and its alloys & CuCrZr components. Diffusion bonding is envisaged as one of the most promising techniques to joint this material. This procurement will be via a Competitive Dialogue process.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-bc810dd1-d7f0-4740-bf37-eddb9dd79af5

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Award

    Procurement Method

    Selective

    Procurement Method Details

    Competitive Dialog

    Procurement Category

    Goods

    Tender Suitability

    SME

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    42300000

    CPV Division(s)

    42 - Industrial machinery

  • Awarding Authority

    UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

    Buyer Name

    Charlotte Byrne

    Buyer Email

    charlotte.byrne@ukaea.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    Culham Campus

    Abingdon

    OX14 3DB

    ENG

  • Awarded Supplier(s)

    Supplier Name(s)

    HHV LTD