Award, Contract

Diffusion Bonding Furnace

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    3rd January 2025 16:16:28 PM

  • Contract Summary

    UKAEA researches fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. As part of a renovation and upgrade plan of the Special Techniques Group (STG) capabilities, new diffusion bonding equipment has been identified to be added as a key capability. This project's scope shall include the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of a diffusion bonding furnace for UKAEA’s facilities at Oxfordshire. ​The requirement is to procure a capability to create diffusion bonded joints and components for specified materials. Currently, in fusion, there is an increased interest in tungsten and its alloys & CuCrZr components. Diffusion bonding is envisaged as one of the most promising techniques to joint this material. This procurement will be via a Competitive Dialogue process.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-039b0c

    Publication Source

    Find a Tender Service

    Procurement Stage

    Award, Contract

    Procurement Method

    Selective

    Procurement Method Details

    Competitive Dialogue

    Procurement Category

    Goods

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    42300000

    CPV Division(s)

    42 - Industrial machinery

  • Awarding Authority

    UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

    Buyer Name

    Charlotte Byrne

    Buyer Email

    charlotte.byrne@ukaea.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    Culham Campus

    Abingdon

    OX14 3DB

    United Kingdom

  • Awarded Supplier(s)

    Supplier Name(s)

    HHV LTD


TenderUpdate

Diffusion Bonding Furnace

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    19th July 2024 12:49:08 PM

  • Contract Summary

    UKAEA researches fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. As part of a renovation and upgrade plan of the Special Techniques Group (STG) capabilities, new diffusion bonding equipment has been identified to be added as a key capability. This project's scope shall include the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of a diffusion bonding furnace for UKAEA’s facilities at Oxfordshire. ​The requirement is to procure a capability to create diffusion bonded joints and components for specified materials. Currently, in fusion, there is an increased interest in tungsten and its alloys & CuCrZr components. Diffusion bonding is envisaged as one of the most promising techniques to joint this material. This procurement will be via a Competitive Dialogue process.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-039b0c

    Publication Source

    Find a Tender Service

    Procurement Stage

    TenderUpdate

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    Goods

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    42300000

    CPV Division(s)

    42 - Industrial machinery

  • Awarding Authority

    UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

    Buyer Name

    Charlotte Byrne

    Buyer Email

    charlotte.byrne@ukaea.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    Culham Campus

    Abingdon

    OX14 3DB

    United Kingdom


Tender

Diffusion Bonding Furnace

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    27th March 2024 14:48:38 PM

    Tender Deadline

    29th April 2024 15:30:00 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    UKAEA researches fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. As part of a renovation and upgrade plan of the Special Techniques Group (STG) capabilities, new diffusion bonding equipment has been identified to be added as a key capability. This project's scope shall include the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of a diffusion bonding furnace for UKAEA’s facilities at Oxfordshire. ​The requirement is to procure a capability to create diffusion bonded joints and components for specified materials. Currently, in fusion, there is an increased interest in tungsten and its alloys & CuCrZr components. Diffusion bonding is envisaged as one of the most promising techniques to joint this material. This procurement will be via a Competitive Dialogue process.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-039b0c

    Publication Source

    Find a Tender Service

    Procurement Stage

    Tender

    Procurement Method

    Selective

    Procurement Method Details

    Competitive Dialogue

    Procurement Category

    Goods

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    42300000

    CPV Division(s)

    42 - Industrial machinery

  • Awarding Authority

    UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

    Buyer Name

    Charlotte Byrne

    Buyer Email

    charlotte.byrne@ukaea.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    Culham Campus

    Abingdon

    OX14 3DB

    United Kingdom


TenderUpdate

Diffusion Bonding Furnace

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    17th February 2023 12:09:27 PM

  • Contract Summary

    UKAEA wishes to engage with potential prime contractors, SME’s and manufacturers for the procurement and supply of a Diffusion Bonding Furnace for the UKAEA. The Diffusion Bonding Furnace will be housed at UKAEA’s premises in Culham, UK. The Diffusion Bonding Furnace shall be installed and ready for use by UKAEA by the 31st March 2024 at the latest. Through this process we are looking to open up engagement with suppliers to ensure there is sufficient production capability and capacity to meet project timelines and requirements. After the engagement exercise, UKAEA intend to issue an Invitation to Tender.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-039b0c

    Publication Source

    Find a Tender Service

    Procurement Stage

    TenderUpdate

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    Goods

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    42300000

    CPV Division(s)

    42 - Industrial machinery

  • Awarding Authority

    UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

    Buyer Name

    Charlotte Byrne

    Buyer Email

    charlotte.byrne@ukaea.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 123546

    Buyer Address

    Culham Science Centre

    Abingdon

    OX14 3DB

    United Kingdom


Planning

Diffusion Bonding Furnace

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    26th January 2023 17:24:45 PM

  • Contract Summary

    UKAEA wishes to engage with potential prime contractors, SME’s and manufacturers for the procurement and supply of a Diffusion Bonding Furnace for the UKAEA. The Diffusion Bonding Furnace will be housed at UKAEA’s premises in Culham, UK. The Diffusion Bonding Furnace shall be installed and ready for use by UKAEA by the 31st March 2024 at the latest. Through this process we are looking to open up engagement with suppliers to ensure there is sufficient production capability and capacity to meet project timelines and requirements. After the engagement exercise, UKAEA intend to issue an Invitation to Tender.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-039b0c

    Publication Source

    Find a Tender Service

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    Goods

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    42300000

    CPV Division(s)

    42 - Industrial machinery

  • Awarding Authority

    UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

    Buyer Name

    Charlotte Byrne

    Buyer Email

    charlotte.byrne@ukaea.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 123546

    Buyer Address

    Culham Science Centre

    Abingdon

    OX14 3DB

    United Kingdom