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Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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28 Sep 2021 at 10:26

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is conducting a procurement process for "Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade," which falls under the electricity, heating, solar, and nuclear energy industries. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 4 September 2021. The total value of the contract is £2,714,000, and it will commence on 24 September 2021 and conclude on 1 January 2024. The procurement method used is a selective process, following a multi-stage competitive dialogue procedure, which experienced challenges that led to a mini-competition among two remaining participants.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced microwave technology, particularly those producing microwave tubes, equipment, or fusion-related technologies. Companies that can deliver innovative solutions in scientific installations or technical planning services would be especially well-suited to compete. The specified requirement for near Mega-Watt level microwave heating indicates a niche for suppliers with strong technical capabilities and experience in the energy sector, particularly in high-performance products.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade

Notice Description

The provision of applicable solutions; namely RF sources to provide near Mega-Watt level microwave heating and current drive for the MAST Upgrade experiment. Multi-stage Competitive Dialogue procedure. Competitive Dialogue Procedure experienced tendering difficulties after the Dialogue phase of the procurement exercise, as such a Mini- Competition process was established between the 2 remaining participants in the Competitive Dialogue to enable final tendering. Final tendering was undertaken via the following: FTN: 2021-541407 Contracts Finder:: 2f064bc1-4133-438e-bae5-ffe9eb30a73a The Contract Award Notice for this procedure: FTN: 2021/S 000-024005

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4961f619-d8ba-4846-a07d-2c24581a7c0b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

31711420 - Microwave tubes and equipment

31711422 - Microwave equipment

42664000 - Fusion equipment

45214630 - Scientific installations

71356400 - Technical planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,714,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2021 - 1 Jan 2024 2-3 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
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KYOTO FUSIONEERING

Further Information

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