Tender

Micro-tensile testing machine for in-situ use in a scanning electron microscope

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

19 Nov 2021 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is inviting tenders for a micro-tensile testing machine, aimed at enhancing the UK's leadership in sustainable nuclear energy. This procurement, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 10 December 2021. The contract, valued at £125,000, will commence on 11 January 2022 and conclude on 31 March 2022. The delivery location for this project is in the South East of England, at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specializing in precision measuring instruments and testing apparatus. Companies that produce or supply laboratory equipment, especially those with capabilities for high-temperature and low-temperature tensile testing, would be well positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses that are adept at meeting the specific technical requirements outlined in the tender will have significant growth potential by securing contracts with a leading authority in fusion power development.

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Notice Title

Micro-tensile testing machine for in-situ use in a scanning electron microscope

Notice Description

UKAEA's principal mission is to lead the commercial development of fusion power and related technology and position the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. This Invitation to Tender invites Potential Suppliers to submit a tender that may lead to an award of contract for the provision of: a micro-tensile testing machine for in-situ use within a scanning electron microscope, capable of performing tensile testing on small scale specimens at temperatures within the ranges of -150degC to room temperature and room temperature to at least 550degC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625f585d-5f78-4b24-8cf6-6436c095b896
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 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
Abigail Woods
Contact Email
abigail.woods@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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