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DBB Cryopump Hoses

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Oct 2025 at 14:54

Award

21 Oct 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, a central government public authority located at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, is managing the procurement process titled "DBB Cryopump Hoses." This tender falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on tubing and hoses, with procurement activities situated in the UKJ14 region. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the most recent developments recorded on 28 October 2025. The process utilized a direct award procurement method to address technical challenges and ensure the seamless integration of flexible hoses into the cryopump assembly under ongoing contracts. The award's standstill period is set to conclude on 6 November 2025, after which the contract period will run from 7 November 2025 to 31 May 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, particularly those with capabilities in providing specialty tubing and hose solutions tailored for advanced scientific equipment. Enterprises that have experience in accommodating specific technical requirements and integrating components into existing assemblies would be well-placed to benefit. As the main procurement category is goods, and given the critical role these components play in the MAST-U project, suppliers that can demonstrate high standards of quality assurance and reliability will have an advantageous position in furthering their business growth by aligning with such key scientific initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBB Cryopump Hoses

Notice Description

The supply of flexible hoses for incorporation into the cryopump assembly being manufactured and tested under an existing contract. The hoses will be welded into the assembly and then undergo pressure testing as part of the Factory Acceptance Tests under the main contract.

Procurement Information

At the point of tendering for the main Cryopump contract it was intended for the Authority to procure and free issue these components but continued difficulties has made this increasingly difficult both in terms of time but more importantly technically. The technical difficulties met in resolving the conflicting performance criteria , and the difficulties accommodating the flexibility, hose dimension and end connections into the assembly build have emphasised the importance of placing the supply of the hoses only with the main cryopump contractor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069028-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

44164200 - Tubing

44165100 - Hoses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£209,780 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20253 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Robert Franklin
Contact Email
robert.franklin@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
01235 466915

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

INOX INDIA

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