Tender

STEP-WP5-Automated DIC Rig

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

09 Jan 2020 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has initiated a tender for the "STEP-WP5-Automated DIC Rig," aimed at securing a concept study to develop a rig that employs Digital Image Correlation (DIC) for measuring material deformation under high-temperature test conditions. This procurement falls within the mechanical installations category and has a notable contract period commencing on 2nd March 2020 and concluding on 22nd June 2020. The open procedure tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 10th February 2020, and is intended for delivery in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those specialising in experimental development and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions for high-temperature testing environments may find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Competing firms should focus on demonstrating capabilities in engineering and material science to meet the rigorous testing requirements outlined in the tender.

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Notice Title

STEP-WP5-Automated DIC Rig

Notice Description

A concept study for a rig that can use DIC to measure deformation under test conditions, to small-scale samples subjected to high-temperature conditions within a vacuum pump enabled environment to demonstrate repeatable testing can be carried out using automated method to ultimately enable rapid material qualification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb984c92-65a1-4725-875a-2bbcc11ff3ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/663783c6-8ba0-44e3-a449-b0696fde19c4
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

45 - Construction work

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

45350000 - Mechanical installations

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73120000 - Experimental development services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 22 Jun 2020 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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