Tender

Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

11 Jan 2021 at 19:04

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has initiated a tender titled "Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade," aimed at procuring microwave tubes and equipment for a value of £5,000,000. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12th February 2021. This procurement falls under the goods category and covers the provision of RF sources for microwave heating and current drive necessary for the MAST Upgrade experiment, located in Abingdon, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in microwave technology and fusion research. Companies capable of navigating a Multi-Stage Competitive Dialogue procedure will find this a fitting opportunity, as will those involved in the development of high-power RF sources and technical planning services in the energy sector. The nature of the requirements suggests a strong fit for businesses that can deliver innovative solutions and meet specific technical criteria outlined in the procurement documents.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02896f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000539-2021
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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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