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Fusion Futures: P177 - Mechanical Testing Cryostat

UK Atomic Energy Authority

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21 Jul 2025 at 14:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In the planning stage of a procurement process, the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) seeks a partner for the Fusion Futures project, specifically focusing on the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of a dry cryostat for mechanical testing. This tender falls under the services category with an emphasis on nuclear evaluation instruments and nuclear safety services. Situated in Oxfordshire, UK, the deadline for preliminary market engagement is scheduled on 8th August 2025, with a future notice anticipated by 13th October 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1st November 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in mechanical systems design and nuclear sector services to expand their portfolios by collaborating on a project pivotal to the UK's fusion energy advancements. Ideal contenders would possess expertise in cryogenic systems and material qualification under fusion conditions. Such a partnership not only promises prospective growth through innovative engagements but also associates businesses with a leading government body at the forefront of energy research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fusion Futures: P177 - Mechanical Testing Cryostat

Notice Description

The UKAEA is looking for a partner who could design, manufacture, install, and commission a dry cryostat for mechanical testing. This cryo-mechanical system will be used to qualify materials under fusion representative environments using both standard sized and small-scale specimens.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96195&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0562fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041659-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments

42150000 - Nuclear reactors and parts

42151000 - Nuclear reactors

42152000 - Parts of nuclear reactors

98113100 - Nuclear safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 1 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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