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Design and Setup of Testing Rig to pressure test 12mm, 14mm and 28mm OD Stainless Steel Tubes

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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22 Aug 2025 at 11:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, a central government public authority based in Oxfordshire, has completed a procurement process titled "Design and Setup of Testing Rig to pressure test 12mm, 14mm and 28mm OD Stainless Steel Tubes". This contract, part of a direct procurement method without competition, was awarded to KUKA Systems Ltd as of 22 August 2025. The contract involves testing steel pressure vessels and the primary location of its execution is within the UKJ14 region (Oxfordshire). It falls under the industry category of goods, particularly steel pressure vessels, with an implementation period from 11 August 2025 to 27 February 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in the design and setup of testing rigs or pressure testing services. Although the procurement method was direct and without competition, businesses with expertise in handling steel pressure vessels and possessing capabilities similar to those of KUKA Systems Ltd, the awarded supplier, could position themselves for future opportunities. Particularly, SMEs and large enterprises with a focus on manufacturing and testing of stainless steel components, especially within the cryogenics sector, could find favourable prospects by aligning with governmental procurement schedules and standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Setup of Testing Rig to pressure test 12mm, 14mm and 28mm OD Stainless Steel Tubes

Notice Description

This requirement is for pressure testing of rotary friction welded joints to the cryopanels provided by Kuka. Pressure testing is required to verify the rotary friction welded joint strength. Kuka Systems UK, being the original equipment manufacturer, have generated the pressure testing procedure in parallel with their Subcontractor. The Subcontractor are able to provide the service and fit in with Kuka's schedule to keep the urgency required for the friction welded cryopanels delivery into contract 14688 (Manufacture of DBB Cryopump) programme, itself already a challenging schedule.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ccc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050842-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44615100 - Steel pressure vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,936 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jordan Luker
Contact Email
jordan.luker@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 123546

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KUKA SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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