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Electron Beam Welder (EBW3 Welder)

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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21 Jun 2023 at 17:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a contract for an Electron Beam Welder (EBW3 Welder). The procurement stage was an open procedure, with the contract value set at £442,750. The contract period runs from June 16, 2023, to November 30, 2028. The procurement aimed to replace an old machine at UKAEA's Culham site in Oxfordshire, UK. The procurement process was completed, and Specnow Ltd was the successful supplier.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the welding equipment industry to engage with UKAEA. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find the procurement suitable. The specific location for delivery is Culham, and the industry category is welding equipment. Businesses that can deliver and install advanced welding machines as per UKAEA's requirements would be well-suited to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electron Beam Welder (EBW3 Welder)

Notice Description

UKAEA is looking to procure an Electron-Beam Welder (EBW3 Welder) for the United Kingdom's Atomic Energy Authority's Special Techniques Group (UKAEA-STG). The EBW3 welder will be housed at UKAEA's premises in Culham, Oxfordshire, UK. It is intended to replace an existing machine which is very old and cannot provide the level of data capture required for UKAEA to meet internal and external customer requirements, especially for weld qualification work. UKAEA is looking for a supplier than can deliver a machine that meets UKAEA's requirements, and install and commission it at UKAEA's Culham site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bfa0dc8b-3e5b-4331-980d-fed7f56a0445
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21e44305-15da-4a7b-8052-01d0c5f48ea1
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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42662000 - Welding equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£442,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2023 - 30 Nov 2028 Over 5 years
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
Charlotte Byrne
Contact Email
charlotte.byrne@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECNOW

Further Information

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