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Additive Manufacturing Machine

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Mar 2025 at 12:19

Tender

22 Jan 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) issued a procurement process for the supply of an Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Machine, classified under miscellaneous special-purpose machinery (CPV code 42990000). This tender was conducted as an open procedure and falls within the goods category. Located in Abingdon, UKAEA sought suppliers with the ability to provide the machinery urgently within the financial year if possible. The tender was valued at approximately £650,000 and the award contract was signed on 12 March 2025. The procurement stage transitioned from tender to award, with key timelines including the tender period conclusion on 21 February 2025, and the award notification date on 21 February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing and metallurgy machinery. Companies, particularly those in the SME sector, can leverage this contract to grow their portfolio within the niche market of additive manufacturing technologies. The critical criteria included technical solutions, quality assurance, programme management, and cost considerations, making it suitable for firms with strong technical expertise and project management capabilities. The successful supplier, Freemelt AB, a small to medium enterprise from Sweden, highlights the global competitiveness and quality focus desired by UKAEA in fulfilling their highly technical requirements.

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Notice Title

Additive Manufacturing Machine

Notice Description

The supply of an Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Machine.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the supply of an Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Machine. This is an urgent requirement for delivery in this financial year (if possible).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d570
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010645-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

43700000 - Machinery for metallurgy and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£599,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 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

FREEMELT

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