Tender

Cryopump Production Friction Weld

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

16 Jan 2025 at 13:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has initiated a procurement process seeking the production and delivery of 510 intermetallic friction welds for the MAST-U Double Beam Box (DBB) cryopump. This tender, titled "Cryopump Production Friction Weld," falls under the industry category of tubing and steel pressure vessels. The project is based in the South East of the United Kingdom. Currently, in the tender stage, key deadlines include the end of the tender period on 17 February 2025 and the contract period from 31 March 2025 to 29 August 2025. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and metallurgical processes, particularly those experienced in intermetallic friction welds. With a minimum contract value of £150,000 and a total value of £200,000, it is an excellent prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio by engaging in a high-profile project with the UKAEA. Companies with capabilities in producing high-precision components for scientific applications are well-suited to compete in this open tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cryopump Production Friction Weld

Notice Description

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has the requirement for manufacturing and delivering 510 Intermetallic friction welds for MAST-U's Double Beam Box (DBB) cryopump. For full details, please see the Invitation to Tender available for download from the link within this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ecbf3b0f-88de-4504-a0e6-99ac6b174c5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f428a2-ff7a-4d7b-92f5-9ef8c86c97b0
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44164200 - Tubing

44615100 - Steel pressure vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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