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Procurement of Glovebox for the preparation of Low Active Samples

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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31 Jan 2023 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has awarded a contract for the procurement of a glovebox for the preparation of Low Active Samples to Saffron Scientific Equipment Limited. The procurement falls under the Nuclear Safety Equipment category and was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 27th January 2023, with the delivery location specified as Culham, UKJ14.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of nuclear safety equipment or related goods to engage with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, providing clarity on the selected supplier and the contract details. Businesses looking to enhance their presence in the nuclear safety equipment industry would find this tender relevant for potential growth and collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Glovebox for the preparation of Low Active Samples

Notice Description

Procurement of glovebox for the preparation of Low Active Samples, suitable for the fitment of robotic manipulator arms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of glovebox for the preparation of Low Active Samples, suitable for the fitment of robotic manipulator arms.

Procurement Information

The Authority originally purchased Gloveboxes from Saffron Scientific following a compliant OJEU procedure in May 2017. We have elected to direct award in order to maintain compatibility of this safety critical component with our existing installation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a18e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002970-2023
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35113210 - Nuclear safety equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20233 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
Phil Perkins
Contact Email
phil.perkins@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235467147

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

SAFFRON SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT

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