Planning

STEP HCD VNA 170 GHz

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

21 Nov 2024 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has announced the planning stage of a tender for the procurement of microwave equipment under the title "STEP HCD VNA 170 GHz." This tender, identified as "STEP T/RK007/2024," aims to build laboratory capability up to 170 GHz for STEP HCD, facilitating the development and testing of HCD and diagnostic components. The project is set to take place in the UK, focusing on goods within the industry category of electrical, electromagnetic, and mechanical treatment. The procurement process will officially start with a future notice date set for 20th January 2025, and the total estimated value for this tender is £450,000 GBP.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in high-frequency waveguide and PCB components, materials testing, and microwave technology. Companies that excel in component characterisation and calibration will find this tender particularly advantageous. By competing for this contract, businesses can significantly contribute to the advancement of the STEP HCD project and thereby promote innovation within the UK's microwave technology sector. Suppliers should ensure they meet the technical, economic, and suitability criteria detailed in the procurement documents to be considered for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

STEP HCD VNA 170 GHz

Notice Description

4.1. UKIFS is seeking to build laboratory capability up to 170 GHz for STEP HCD, for development and testing of HCD and diagnostic components. The VNA outlined in this PIN will form a central role in this laboratory, enabling design of high-frequency waveguide and PCB components, materials testing, component characterisation and calibration and magnet quench detection. This capability will accelerate STEP HCD development and expand UKIFS microwave technology transfer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

4.1. UKIFS is seeking to build laboratory capability up to 170 GHz for STEP HCD, for development and testing of HCD and diagnostic components. The VNA outlined in this PIN will form a central role in this laboratory, enabling design of high-frequency waveguide and PCB components, materials testing, component characterisation and calibration and magnet quench detection. This capability will accelerate STEP HCD development and expand UKIFS microwave technology transfer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bda3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037668-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

31711422 - Microwave equipment

33158000 - Electrical, electromagnetic and mechanical treatment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2025Expired
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
Raj Kumar
Contact Email
raj.kumar@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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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