Award

Electron Beam Welder (EBW3 Welder)

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jun 2023 at 16:24

Tender

02 Mar 2023 at 16:39

Planning

13 Dec 2022 at 17:09

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is looking to procure an Electron Beam Welder (EBW3 Welder) for its Special Techniques Group based in Culham, Oxfordshire, UK. This procurement falls under the goods category with the main focus on welding equipment. The tender has already been awarded to Specnow Ltd for a contract value of £442,750, signed on 16th June 2023. The key dates include the tender initiation on 21st June 2023 and the completion of the contract. UKAEA aims to replace an old machine to meet their data capture requirements, especially for weld qualification work.

This procurement process by UKAEA presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and installation of welding equipment to grow their operations. Suppliers who can meet UKAEA's quality, delivery, and installation requirements would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract is in the active stage, with a focus on quality criteria and a significant emphasis on price as a deciding factor. Successful participation in this tender could not only lead to business growth but also establish long-term relationships with a prestigious organization like UKAEA in the fusion research sector.

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Notice Title

Electron Beam Welder (EBW3 Welder)

Notice Description

UKAEA is looking to procure an Electron-Beam Welder (EBW3 Welder) for the United Kingdom's Atomic Energy Authority's Special Techniques Group (UKAEA-STG). The EBW3 welder will be housed at UKAEA's premises in Culham, Oxfordshire, UK. It is intended to replace an existing machine which is very old and cannot provide the level of data capture required for UKAEA to meet internal and external customer requirements, especially for weld qualification work. UKAEA is looking for a supplier than can deliver a machine that meets UKAEA's requirements, and install and commission it at UKAEA's Culham site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKAEA is looking to procure an Electron-Beam Welder (EBW3 Welder) for the United Kingdom's Atomic Energy Authority's Special Techniques Group (UKAEA-STG). The EBW3 welder will be housed at UKAEA's premises in Culham, Oxfordshire, UK. It is intended to replace an existing machine which is very old and cannot provide the level of data capture required for UKAEA to meet internal and external customer requirements, especially for weld qualification work. UKAEA is looking for a supplier than can deliver a machine that meets UKAEA's requirements, and install and commission it at UKAEA's Culham site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038d2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017718-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42662000 - Welding equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£442,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
15 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Charlotte Byrne
Contact Email
charlotte.byrne@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 123546

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECNOW

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