Tender

Cryogenic Fusion Magnet Material Tests

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

24 Jan 2025 at 11:16

Planning

08 Jan 2025 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is initiating a procurement process titled "Cryogenic Fusion Magnet Material Tests," encompassing the research and experimental development services category. This procurement process is currently at the tender update stage. Initially planned on 8th January 2025, the request for information (RFI) submission date has been extended to 7th February 2025. The project, located in Abingdon, UK, with the main procurement category being services, aims to assess market solutions and capabilities related to cryogenic fusion magnet material testing. The total estimated value of the project is GBP 2,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, technical inspection, and magnet manufacturing. Companies with expertise in cryogenics, fusion technology, and material testing will find this project particularly relevant. By participating in the preliminary market assessment, businesses can gain early insights into future procurement opportunities and position themselves as key suppliers for the UKAEA's innovative projects. Consequently, this can lead to long-term growth and collaboration with a prominent public authority in the field of fusion research.

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Notice Title

Cryogenic Fusion Magnet Material Tests

Notice Description

UKIFS would like to gather information from potential suppliers on solutions and capabilities in relation to Cryogenic Fusion Magnet Material Tests. This is not a request for quotation but a preliminary stage to assess the market.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKIFS would like to gather information from potential suppliers on solutions and capabilities in relation to Cryogenic Fusion Magnet Material Tests. This is not a request for quotation but a preliminary stage to assess the market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ce5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002488-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

31630000 - Magnets

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Feb 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
William Gibbs
Contact Email
william.gibbs@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
+12 35528822

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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