Tender

High Voltage DC Tri-axial Cable

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 16:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

01 Aug 2025 at 11:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of 600 metres of High Voltage DC Tri-axial Cable, essential for connecting high-voltage DC power supplies to Positive Ion Neutral Injectors used in fusion experiments. The project, located in Oxfordshire (UKJ14), falls under the "Insulated wire and cable" category, with an active open procedure and a gross estimated value of £600,000. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 10th November 2025 and the contract award period ending on 21st November 2025. This procurement is above the threshold, indicating significant interest and competitiveness expected within the industry.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in electrical machinery, apparatus, and equipment. A focus on quality and competitive pricing is essential, with award criteria weighted 65% on price and 35% on quality. SMEs are encouraged to participate, particularly those capable of meeting stringent specifications and deadlines. The one-year contract starting from 8th December 2025 presents a lucrative opportunity for capable businesses to establish or expand their foothold within the high-voltage cable industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Voltage DC Tri-axial Cable

Notice Description

Goods Required: 600 metres of High Voltage DC Tri-axial Cable Purpose: To connect two 80kV/70A high-voltage DC power supplies to Positive Ion Neutral Injectors (PINIs) used for plasma heating in fusion experiments.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96632&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061061-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31300000 - Insulated wire and cable

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Anthony Stratton
Contact Email
anthony.stratton@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235466252

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
TLJ South East (England), TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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