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Glovebox system with integrated furnaces for material corrosion studies - Lithium Corrosion Rig

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 May 2023 at 15:24

TenderUpdate

31 Jan 2023 at 15:39

Tender

06 Jan 2023 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is looking to procure a glovebox system with integrated furnaces for material corrosion studies in the industrial machinery sector. The procurement is at the award stage, with MBraun Inertgas-Systeme GmbH as the active supplier. The contracting process has been completed, and the deadline for tender submissions was on 31st May 2023.

This tender from UKAEA presents an opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing industrial machinery to compete for supplying the required glovebox system. Companies specializing in corrosion testing equipment and materials development would be well-suited to pursue this opportunity. The procurement method used is an open procedure with quality as the main award criteria followed by price, providing a fair chance for various suppliers to engage in the process.

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Notice Title

Glovebox system with integrated furnaces for material corrosion studies - Lithium Corrosion Rig

Notice Description

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) wishes to procure a glove box system with two main subsystems. One, a lithium settling tank with furnace to allow for the precipitation of contamination. Two, a high temperature furnace and crucible set up, to for allow for the partial submerging of sample materials into a liquid metal bath to carry out corrosion testing as part of a screening program to support materials development.

Lot Information

Lot 1

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) wishes to procure a glove box system with two main subsystems. One, a lithium settling tank with furnace to allow for the precipitation of contamination. Two, a high temperature furnace and crucible set up, to for allow for the partial submerging of sample materials into a liquid metal bath to carry out corrosion testing as part of a screening program to support materials development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03958e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015461-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 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
Tom Smith
Contact Email
tom.smith2@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 12358140

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

MBRAUN INERTGAS-SYSTEME

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