Planning

Local Support for an Indian based Cryogenic Manufacturing Contract

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

23 Jun 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), a central government public authority and buyer, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking local support for an Indian-based Cryogenic Manufacturing Contract. This initiative, necessary for enhancing the MAST-U fusion research facility at the Culham Campus, involves engaging services such as project supervision, engineering support, industrial inspection, and procurement consultancy. The procurement process commenced on 23 June 2025, with the milestone for market engagement scheduled for 8 July 2025. The main procurement category is services, with anticipated contracts spanning from 18 August 2025 to 29 May 2026, in locations based in India, though managed from Oxfordshire. The procurement method is tender initiation with a defined communication notice date on 31 July 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs proficient in engineering and project management, particularly those with experience in the cryogenics sector. The requirement for local expertise in managing and supervising industrial processes within India offers substantial business growth potential for companies capable of delivering procurement consultancy and support services to meet the specific demands of the UKAEA project. With an estimated contract value of £100,000, aspiring bidders are encouraged to express interest and explore the accompanying market engagement documents to better align their offerings with UKAEA's requirements.

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Notice Title

Local Support for an Indian based Cryogenic Manufacturing Contract

Notice Description

UKAEA, the Purchaser, carries out fusion energy research on behalf of the UK Government at the Culham Campus. A project to improve the performance of the Purchaser's MAST-U fusion research facility requires additional plasma heating which is the form of a new neutral beam heating system. The subject of this notice is the requirement of local support based in India to assist UKAEA with the management of a cryogenic manufacturing contract.

Planning Information

Further information is available in the Market Engagement Information document available by following the link below. Please ensure you are registered, logged in and have expressed an interest before attempting to download. Please note this service will be required in India. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders Please search using the unique tender ID:100548

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0551e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034449-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71336000 - Engineering support services

71730000 - Industrial inspection services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 29 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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