Tender

Evaluation trials for non-oxide ceramic composite pre-pregs

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

04 Dec 2024 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking to procure research and development services under the title "Evaluation trials for non-oxide ceramic composite pre-pregs". This tender involves evaluating the handleability and consolidation properties of non-oxide ceramic composite materials. The procurement, classified under CPV code 73000000 for research and development services and related consultancy services, is in the tender stage. It is an open procedure with the deadline for submissions on 3rd January 2025, and the contract period is set from 20th January 2025 to 31st March 2025, located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ceramics and research and development services, especially those with expertise in composite materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The project will allow the winning business to showcase their technological capabilities in handling and developing advanced materials, potentially leading to future contracts with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority and other organisations within the industry. Companies that can demonstrate effective R&D strategies and a track record of successful projects in similar fields will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Evaluation trials for non-oxide ceramic composite pre-pregs

Notice Description

This procurement seeks to evaluate a set of non-oxide ceramic composite pre-preg materials by assessing their ability to consolidate and to form curved geometries. This assessment will be completed by analysing each pre-preg's handleability during lay-up, consolidated thickness, residual macro-porosity, and the presence of any defects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c643ef1d-dde5-4037-a347-bb81caa59c1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/011e6c9f-85aa-4db8-a57e-077169b256d9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

44111300 - Ceramics

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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
Emily Akehurst
Contact Email
emily.akehurst@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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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