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Automated Open Weld Head and Power Source

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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31 Mar 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located at Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, has completed the procurement process for an Automated Open Weld Head and Power Source. This procurement falls under the goods category and specifically targets welding equipment. The contract was awarded to Polysoude SAS based in Nantes, France. The procurement was conducted directly without competition, adhering to the below threshold procurement method, and the contract was signed on 12th March 2025. The delivery of the goods, which involves equipment capable of welding pipe and tube between 25mm OD and 100mm OD with filler wire, occurred between 13th and 17th March 2025.

This tender represents a valuable business opportunity for companies involved in the manufacturing and supply of welding equipment, especially those competent in providing advanced technological solutions for specific welding requirements. Such procurements enable businesses to expand their market reach within the public sector and establish impactful client relationships with central government entities like the UK Atomic Energy Authority. Companies specialising in welding technology, particularly those offering large-scale operations, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, fostering their growth and presence in the industry.

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Notice Title

Automated Open Weld Head and Power Source

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has the requirement for a Automated Open Weld Head and Power Source. Includes wire feed unit to enable welding of thickness over 2mm. The requirement is for welding of pipe and tube between 25mm OD and 100mm OD using a filler wire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011944-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42662000 - Welding equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,390 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2025 - 17 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jordan Luker
Contact Email
jordan.luker@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLYSOUDE

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