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Fusion Futures: 2D and 3D Analysis of Ceramic to Metal Bonding for High Heat Flux Components

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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26 Jun 2024 at 15:34

Planning

24 Jun 2024 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking suppliers for a procurement titled "Fusion Futures: 2D and 3D Analysis of Ceramic to Metal Bonding for High Heat Flux Components" in the goods category of vacuum ovens. The work involves analysing ceramic to metal bonding in microwave sources for joints that face high thermal flux loads. The procurement is at the tender stage with an estimated total value of £75,000. The deadline for this opportunity is March 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses capable of utilising 3D x-ray tomography, Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM), and specialised SEM for thermal and mechanical testing. Companies well-versed in working with high-tech materials and technologies, with expertise in high heat flux components, are ideal candidates to bid for this contract. The tender is hosted by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, a public body focusing on fusion research, located in Abingdon, United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Fusion Futures: 2D and 3D Analysis of Ceramic to Metal Bonding for High Heat Flux Components

Notice Description

The objective of this work package is to analyse the ceramic to metal bonding used in the microwave sources on joints that encounters excessively high thermal flux loads. The work scope envisioned is for a supplier with the capabilities of utilising 3D x-ray tomography, Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) and an SEM with the capability of thermal and mechanical testing with simultaneous microstructural observations with both spatial and temporal resolution capabilities (hereafter referred to as specialist SEM).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this work package is to develop microwave vacuum windows for either circular or rectangular waveguide. There will be two general applications in which a ceramic is inserted into a waveguide or metallic wall: * Standard WR-## rectangular waveguide * Small circular or rectangular window with ceramic having a high index of refraction) The bonding should be compatible with ultra-high vacuum applications with leak rates kept below 10-9mbar/(l*s) The ceramic material is to be determined based on the suppliers capability, materials index of refraction and microwave transmission efficiency over the range of 25 to 400GHz. The metallic material is preferred to be either Aluminium (allow 6061 or 6062) and copper (CuCrZr). The estimated budget for this is PS50,000. This piece of work is required to be completed by March 2025, it is anticipated that this contract will be 8 months long.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047244
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019582-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

42942200 - Vacuum ovens

71300000 - Engineering services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79930000 - Specialty design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Charlotte Byrne
Contact Email
charlotte.byrne@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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