Tender

High Voltage DC Tri-axial Cable

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

25 Mar 2026 at 11:30

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
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 overseeing the procurement process for a High Voltage DC Tri-axial Cable. This tender falls under the category of electrical machinery and consumables and is situated in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. With the procurement method classified as open and a total gross amount of £600,000, the process has progressed through various stages. Initially active in September 2025, the tender aims to source 600 metres of cable to connect high-voltage DC power supplies for fusion experiments. Unfortunately, the process underwent cancellation by March 2026, as no responses were submitted, prompting a reconsideration of the procurement need without proceeding further.

The procurement initiative by the UK Atomic Energy Authority provides potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture of insulated wires and cables, particularly those equipped for high-voltage applications. SMEs with capabilities in producing specialised electrical equipment may find this tender appealing, offering a chance to enter the arena of nuclear fusion technology. Companies with expertise in technical and quality-driven solutions can compete effectively, leveraging the weighting criteria favouring price at 65% and quality at 35%. Participation through electronic submission is encouraged and provides an avenue for firms to expand their footprint within the UK procurement landscape.

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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/027241-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
25 Mar 20261 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
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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
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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