Planning

ISS Cryogenerator

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

28 Jul 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, a sub-central government public authority based in Oxfordshire, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "ISS Cryogenerator". This project involves the procurement of cryogenic equipment for the Isotope Separation System at the UKAEA's Culham Science Centre and falls under the "goods" category of the Fusion equipment industry. The procurement process is initiated as a tender and aligns with the UK's public procurement legal framework. Key dates include a market engagement scheduled for 29th August 2025, with the contract period expected to start on 31st October 2025 and end by 29th January 2027, subject to potential extensions until 28th January 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fusion technology and cryogenic equipment to engage with a high-profile government project. Companies equipped to offer innovative solutions under the Innovation Partnership framework should consider competing, particularly those with capabilities to deliver goods above the threshold value of £450,000. The procurement is designed to encourage early participation, allowing businesses to influence the eventual design and implementation of advanced technology facility components at the Culham Science Centre. This opportunity can pave the way for growth and long-term collaboration with the UK Atomic Energy Authority and similar industry sectors.

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Notice Title

ISS Cryogenerator

Notice Description

This Procurement project will be created under the current Innovation Partnership agreement. The early procurement of long-lead cryogenic equipment relevant to the Isotope Separation System of the Hydrogen-3 Advanced Technology Facility at UKAEA's Culham Science Centre

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96432&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05677b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043628-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42664000 - Fusion equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 29 Jan 2027 1-2 years
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
Tony Morris
Contact Email
tony.morris@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+12 35528822

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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