Award

MAST-U P1 & Pc Coils

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

10 Dec 2025 at 17:14

Award

21 Nov 2025 at 17:03

TenderUpdate

22 Sep 2025 at 16:17

Tender

15 Aug 2025 at 16:19

PlanningUpdate

24 Jun 2025 at 13:20

Planning

30 May 2025 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has awarded a contract to TESLA ENGINEERING LIMITED for the manufacturing, assembly, testing, quality assurance, provision of documentation, and delivery of MAST-U P1 & Pc Coils. This project is essential for the MAST-U Fusion Experiment and is located in Oxfordshire, UK. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 4th December 2025, with completion expected by 31st May 2027. The award belongs to the goods category, specifically magnets, and has successfully reached its award and contract stages, reflecting its status as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of technical and high-quality components such as magnets. Large-scale companies like TESLA ENGINEERING LIMITED have proven advantageous in securing the contract, yet this procurement could encourage small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to leverage their specialised expertise and innovative solutions. Businesses with capabilities in the science and engineering sectors, particularly those equipped with experience in research and development or advanced manufacturing processes, will find promising prospects in similar future tenders aimed at public sector scientific projects.

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Notice Title

MAST-U P1 & Pc Coils

Notice Description

The Manufacture, Assembly, Testing, Quality Assurance, Provision of Documentation and Delivery of MAST-U P1 & Pc Coils for use in it's MAST-U Fusion experiment.

Planning Information

Further information is available in the Market Engagement Information document. Please ensure you are registered, logged in and have expressed an interest before attempting to download. Responses to questions and expressions of interest have now been extended to 12:00PM Tuesday 1st July 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081703-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31630000 - Magnets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£872,464 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£872,464 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
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
Robert Franklin
Contact Email
robert.franklin@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235466915

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
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

TESLA ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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