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Hot Cell Mechanical Test Equipment

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

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17 Dec 2021 at 14:21

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09 Dec 2021 at 15:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently initiating a tender process for the "Hot Cell Mechanical Test Equipment" project, which falls under the goods category and is classified as servo-hydraulic test apparatus. This procurement, located at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, UK, has a value of £400,000 and aims to design, manufacture, and install mechanical test equipment within hot cells. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline extended to 12:00 pm on 16th February 2022. The procurement method is open, allowing for a broader range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying mechanical testing equipment. Companies that provide servo-hydraulic load frames, control hardware, or environmental conditioning equipment (such as furnaces and climate chambers) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, manufacturers with expertise in precision laboratory equipment and instruments for physical testing are encouraged to participate in this procurement, benefiting from the established reputation of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority in the fusion research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hot Cell Mechanical Test Equipment

Notice Description

Design, manufacture and installation of Mechanical Test Equipment within Hot Cells at the Materials Research Facility at Culham Science Centre.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKAEA wishes to procure for the supply of mechanical test equipment for use in a new hot cell extension at its Materials Research Facility (MRF) at its Culham site in Oxfordshire. This will include: Supplying a servo-hydraulic load frame (the 'test instrument') with control hardware and software. Supplying sample environments (e.g. furnace(s) and climate chamber) for testing at sub-ambient and elevated temperature.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ff68
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031622-2021
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

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

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

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38542000 - Servo-hydraulic test apparatus

42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2022Expired
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

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
Postcode Area
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), TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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