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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 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2025 at 15:47

Tender

04 Feb 2025 at 13:46

Planning

05 Dec 2024 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has completed a procurement process titled "Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for MAST-U," under the category of steel pressure vessels. This procurement took place at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon (UKJ14 region). The process followed an open procedure and reached the award stage on 30th June 2025, with the contract valued at £435,624. INOX India Limited was selected as the supplier for this contract. The procurement was governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring compliance with European Union directives.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the steel manufacturing and cryogenic equipment sectors, especially those specialising in high-quality pressure vessel production. Companies with capabilities in stainless steel fabrication, welding, cryogenic applications, and those equipped to handle rigorous quality assurance processes would find this tender attractive. Additionally, businesses focused on enhancing supply chain resilience and equal opportunity can find further growth prospects given the high importance placed on social value in the award criteria. The completed procurement provides a benchmark for similar future opportunities in engineering and high-technology sectors.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

A Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the Manufacture and Supply of a Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for MAST-U.

Options: An optional price for the acceleration of the programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c2b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036939-2025
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
Large

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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£435,624 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INOX INDIA

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