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Molten Salt Test Bed Build

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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12 Sep 2022 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds has completed the procurement process for the "Molten Salt Test Bed Build" project in the goods category. The University has awarded the contract to Copenhagen Atomics. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, worth £417,000, was signed on September 8, 2022. The project location is in Leeds, United Kingdom, and the industry category is machines and apparatus for testing and measuring.

This contract between the University of Leeds and Copenhagen Atomics presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying testing and measuring apparatus. Companies with expertise in this industry, particularly those dealing with molten salt test beds, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The procurement stage has passed the tender phase, offering insights into potential growth areas for businesses involved in similar manufacturing processes.

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Notice Title

Molten Salt Test Bed Build

Notice Description

The University of Leeds intends to enter into a contract with Copenhagen Atomics for the manufacture and supply of a Molten Salt Test Bed

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice, indicating that The University of Leeds intends to enter into a contract with Copenhagen Atomics to purchase a molten salt test bed. The test bed design was subject to full open tender process and was awarded to Copenhagen Atomics. The design includes Intellectual Property belonging to Copenhagen Atomics and as a result the build cannot be contracted to a third party.

Procurement Information

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice, indicating that The University of Leeds intends to enter into a contract with Copenhagen Atomics to purchase a molten salt test bed. The test bed design was subject to full open tender process and was awarded to Copenhagen Atomics. The design includes Intellectual Property belonging to Copenhagen Atomics and as a result the build cannot be contracted to a third party.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03678f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025463-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£417,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
Sam Greaves
Contact Email
s.j.greaves@leeds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1133438178

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JZ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPENHAGEN ATOMICS

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