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Titanium-Based Filaments

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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13 Oct 2025 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, a central government public authority based at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, has completed a procurement process for "Titanium-Based Filaments." This contract was awarded on 13th October 2025 as part of the goods procurement category, specifically focusing on pumps, with the legal basis following the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method employed was direct, executed without competition, suitable for below-threshold contracts. The contract term started on 15th September 2025 and is set to end on 26th March 2026, with the supplier, CTVM, stationed in Collegien, France.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for enterprises equipped to supply high-precision titanium-based filaments, particularly those participating in the vacuum system components market. SMEs and businesses involved in advanced material production for scientific applications may find this contract opportunity particularly beneficial. The procurement bypassed the competitive tendering process, likely due to the specific technical requirements and limited availability of suppliers equipped to meet the precise specifications needed for MAST-U NBI Vacuum system components.

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Notice Title

Titanium-Based Filaments

Notice Description

120 off titanium-based filaments are required for the operation of the Neutral Beam getter pumps (Titanium sublimation pumps) as a vital component of the MAST-U NBI Vacuum system. The length of the filaments is 1800mm designed to be installed into the NBI custom-built pumps for the MAST/MAST-U Neutral beam vacuum vessels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05adf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064610-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42122000 - Pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 26 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jordan Luker
Contact Email
jordan.luker@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CTVM

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