Planning

Superconducting Magnet

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

09 Sep 2021 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is initiating a procurement process for the purchase of a superconducting solenoid, with an estimated value of £150,000. This contract falls under the industry category of magnets and is planned to be located at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, UK. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 11th October 2021. The contract is being pursued under a tender process, and interested parties should note the specific requirements outlined for the equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced engineering and scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing superconducting magnets or similar technology. Companies that are well-versed in cryogenic systems, power supply integration, and programmable controls will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. The specified criteria may also attract innovative firms capable of delivering high-performance solutions for experimental setups within the fusion research sector.

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Notice Title

Superconducting Magnet

Notice Description

For an experimental setup, UKAEA wishes to procure a superconducting solenoid. One type of experiment performed with the solenoid will be field cooling of bulk superconductors. The preference is for a conduction-cooled helium-free magnet.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For an experimental setup, UKAEA wishes to procure a superconducting solenoid. One type of experiment performed with the solenoid will be field cooling of bulk superconductors. The preference is for a conduction-cooled helium-free magnet. The parameters of the solenoid are anticipated to be in the following range: The field at the magnet centre is vertical Access to the solenoid field is at room temperature via a re-entrant tail from beneath or above the cryostat. Tail room temperature bore: 60-70 mm The warm bore extends at least 50 or 60 mm above the solenoid mid plane, but as low as reasonably practicable Peak field in bore: 6 T or up to 8 T maximum Field homogeneity within a cylinder 10 mm long and 40 mm radius, centre coincident with that of the solenoid: +-0.5% or better Sweep rate: zero to maximum field in 60 min or less Persistence: to be decided The experimental setup may require this magnet to be moved in horizontal and/or vertical direction while de-energised. The scope of the delivery will include: Magnet, cryostat and cold head assembly Compressor and flexible lines Power supply Programmable magnet control system Factory and site acceptance test

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02dedb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022380-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31630000 - Magnets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

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

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