Award

Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Sep 2021 at 23:08

Tender

11 Jan 2021 at 19:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade" is conducted by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, focused on the industry category of goods, specifically microwave tubes and equipment. The procurement method used is selective, under a competitive dialogue procedure. The tender period concludes on 12th February 2021. This tender is located in Abingdon, United Kingdom, and has an estimated budget of £5,000,000. The recent award, valued at £2,714,000, was signed on 24th September 2021 and was active at the time of reporting.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in microwave technology and engineering solutions. Companies capable of providing RF sources for high-power microwave heating, especially those with experience in fusion research or related technologies, will find this tender particularly relevant. As competitive dialogue is utilised, businesses that excel in innovation and technical expertise will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade

Notice Description

Call for competition, for the provision of applicable solutions; namely RF sources to provide near Mega-Watt level microwave heating and current drive for the MAST Upgrade experiment. This is a contact notice and call for competition in-line with PCR15 regulations for a competitive dialogue, this is a notice only. All required documentation and procedure information can be found via the below link/route: EU Supply link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36169&B=UK Or Search EU supply for: Reference number: 42853 Project Name: Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call for competition, for the provision of applicable solutions; namely RF sources to provide near Mega-Watt level microwave heating and current drive for the MAST Upgrade experiment. This is a contact notice and call for competition in-line with PCR15 regulations for a competitive dialogue, this is a notice only. All required documentation and procedure information can be found via the below link/route: EU Supply link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36169&B=UK Or Search EU supply for: Reference number: 42853 Project Name: Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02896e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024005-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31711420 - Microwave tubes and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,714,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Robert Boston
Contact Email
robert.boston@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235467082

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
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KYOTO FUSIONEERING

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