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A Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for MAST-U

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2024 at 14:19

TenderUpdate

17 Oct 2023 at 10:36

Tender

25 Aug 2023 at 15:06

Planning

08 Jun 2023 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has published a tender for a Pressure Assembly fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for its MAST-U experiment. The procurement process is in the planning stage. The main procurement category is goods, and the tender is open for interested suppliers. The deadline for submission is 30 June 2023.

This tender by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in steel pressure vessels, fabrication work, and related materials. Suppliers with expertise in ISO accreditation, technical solution capability, welding documentation, and social value contribution are encouraged to participate in the procurement process. The Authority aims to engage with suppliers to design and build a single Pressure Assembly, offering growth potential for businesses in the steel and fabrication industries.

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Notice Title

A Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for MAST-U

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for a Pressure Assembly fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for its MAST-U experiment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for a Pressure Assembly fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for its MAST-U experiment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d49b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001283-2024
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

24111300 - Helium

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

42122450 - Vacuum pumps

44164200 - Tubing

44615100 - Steel pressure vessels

45255400 - Fabrication work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2023 - 31 Oct 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Robert Franklin
Contact Email
robert.franklin@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235466915

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

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