Planning

STEP_T_KK008_2024 Fusion Vacuum Vessel and In-Vessel Systems Material Testing RFI

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

22 Jan 2025 at 18:46

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "STEP_T_KK008_2024 Fusion Vacuum Vessel and In-Vessel Systems Material Testing RFI" under the industry category of Research and Experimental Development Services (CPV 73100000). The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, seeks support for conducting mechanical and thermophysical tests on various materials, including structural steels, copper alloys, tungsten alloys, and hardmetal ceramics. The tests are to be performed across a range of temperatures from room temperature to 650°C. The procurement covers locations within the UK and anticipates further notice on 24th February 2025. Contact for the procurement is Janet Conteh at UKAEA, based at Culham Campus, Abingdon.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical testing, analysis services, and research laboratory services (CPV classifications 71620000, 71632000, and 73111000). Companies offering comprehensive test capabilities, equipment for high-temperature testing, material data analysis services, or both, will find suitable prospects. Engaging in this procurement allows businesses to showcase their expertise in advanced material testing, contributing to UK's fusion research projects, thus expanding their service portfolio and enhancing their client base in the scientific research sector.

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Notice Title

STEP_T_KK008_2024 Fusion Vacuum Vessel and In-Vessel Systems Material Testing RFI

Notice Description

UKIFS is seeking support to conduct mechanical and thermophysical tests under a range of environments, at a range of temperatures from room temperature to 650 degC, for structural steels, copper and copper alloys, tungsten and tungsten alloys, and hardmetal ceramic materials such as tungsten carbide and tungsten borides. We are looking for suppliers who are able to provide a range of test, capability development and data analysis services (i.e., one or more services) from the appended checklist (Appendix 2 Materials Test List).

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKIFS is seeking support to conduct mechanical and thermophysical tests under a range of environments, at a range of temperatures from room temperature to 650 degC, for structural steels, copper and copper alloys, tungsten and tungsten alloys, and hardmetal ceramic materials such as tungsten carbide and tungsten borides. We are looking for suppliers who are able to provide a range of test, capability development and data analysis services (i.e., one or more services) from the appended checklist (Appendix 2 Materials Test List).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d59d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002310-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

71632000 - Technical testing services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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