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Cryopump Production Friction Weld

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

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25 Apr 2025 at 14:21

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15 Jan 2025 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Cryopump Production Friction Weld" has been completed by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), located in Abingdon, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the manufacturing and delivery of 510 intermetallic friction welds for the MAST-U Double Beam Box cryopump, falling under the industry category of steel pressure vessels (CPV Code: 44615100). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to KUKA SYSTEMS UK Ltd on 3rd April 2025. The delivery location is specified in the UKJ14 region. Initial tendering for this project began with a closing date for submissions on 17th February 2025, while the procurement value was estimated at GBP 200,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing high-precision welding products, specifically steel pressure vessels and tubing, to showcase their capabilities in a high-impact research-focused area. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 198,767, could potentially pave the way for further growth by establishing a relationship with a key public sector body engaged in fusion research. Companies with expertise in similar procurement categories are well-suited to compete for such opportunities, especially those with a proven track record in quality as reflected by the 70%-30% quality-price award criteria used in this process. Established electronic submission methods further facilitate participation for businesses across the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cryopump Production Friction Weld

Notice Description

Cryopump Production Friction Weld

Lot Information

Lot 1

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has the requirement for manufacturing and delivering 510 Intermetallic friction welds for MAST-U's Double Beam Box (DBB) cryopump. For full details, please see the Invitation to Tender available for download from the link within this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d041
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017065-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

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

CPV Codes

44164200 - Tubing

44615100 - Steel pressure vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£198,767 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Postcode Area
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

KUKA SYSTEMS UK Ltd

Further Information

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