Award

HotZone Replacement for Torvac Furnace T200

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Award

06 Feb 2023 at 09:24

TenderUpdate

06 Dec 2022 at 15:07

Tender

08 Nov 2022 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has completed the procurement process to acquire a HotZone Replacement for Torvac Furnace T200. This procurement falls under the services category and involves the installation services of furnaces. The contract has been awarded to Vacuum Furnace Engineering Ltd. The total contract value is £194,500. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The buying organization is the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, located in Abingdon, UK. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract was signed on 3rd February 2023.

This tender for the HotZone Replacement for Torvac Furnace T200 by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority represents an opportunity for businesses involved in installation services of furnaces. Companies specializing in refurbishment work in the UK could find this tender of interest. The procurement process has been completed, offering insights into the type of projects that the Authority invests in and the competition landscape for similar future opportunities. Businesses should monitor for similar tenders in the future to grow their presence in this industry category.

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Notice Title

HotZone Replacement for Torvac Furnace T200

Notice Description

To procure and install a like for like all-metal hot-zone replacement for a Torvac bottom-loading vacuum furnace, for the United Kingdom's Atomic Energy Authority's Special Techniques Group (UKAEA-STG).

Lot Information

Lot 1

To procure and install a like for like all-metal hot-zone replacement for a Torvac bottom-loading vacuum furnace, for the United Kingdom's Atomic Energy Authority's Special Techniques Group (UKAEA-STG).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037fe8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003531-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

51135000 - Installation services of furnaces

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£194,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2023 - 1 Jun 2023 1-6 months
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
Colette McKernan
Contact Email
colette.mckernan@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01142293734

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VACUUM FURNACE ENGINEERING

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