Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Hypervapotron Repair Work

UK Atomic Energy Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Oct 2025 at 09:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

07 Oct 2025 at 12:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

06 Oct 2025 at 10:22

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, situated at Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, recently concluded a direct award contract for the "Hypervapotron Repair Work," targeting the Calorimeters industry category. This process was classified under the "award" and "contract" tags and completed with emphasis on technical singularity given the unique nature of the equipment. The supplier, PVA Industrial Vacuum Systems GmbH from Germany, was selected due to their unique expertise and previous work related to these repairs. The procurement process began on the 17th of October, 2025, and the contract, valued at €285,000, will run until the 31st of January, 2026.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced cooling systems and calorimeter technology to showcase their niche expertise and foster future collaborations with central government bodies. Companies experienced in precision repairs and those with a deep understanding of fusion technology equipment would be well-suited to similar opportunities. While this particular tender was a direct award, establishing a trusted presence and maintaining relevant technical capabilities in this specialised field could enhance prospects for participating in similar or future government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Hypervapotron Repair Work

Notice Description

Repair of the Hypervapotron Water Cooling Stub due to failed leak testing. The work will be undertaken by the OEM who has a unique knowledge of the original item with detailed understanding of the design and manufacture who has developed, trialled, tested and implemented the desired repairs in the fusion industry.

Procurement Information

Direct award made in accordance with PA23 Schedule 5 Section 7. A similar contract for this work has been awarded in the last 5 years. Further work is required and this can only be delivered effectively by the same supplier due to the unique nature of the equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a87d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067671-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38418000 - Calorimeters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£285,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£285,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PVA Industrial Vacuum Systems GmbH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...