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Request for Information (RFI) for the provision of a calorimeter

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

06 Mar 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is initiating a procurement process for the provision of a calorimeter to measure the tritium inventory at the H3AT Facility. This tender falls under the goods category and is expected to have a contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement conducted through a Request for Information (RFI). Interested parties must respond to the RFI questions by 31st March 2026. The tender, identified as T/EV140/25, is located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, within the UKJ14 region, and represents a significant opportunity with a gross value of £600,000.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses specialising in scientific instruments, specifically those capable of supplying calorimeters. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to partake, given the suitability provision outlined for them. As the UK Atomic Energy Authority is a central government public authority, securing this contract could provide substantial credibility and financial growth for companies in this sector. Participants have the chance to contribute to advancements in energy research and industry, aligning with national scientific goals and fostering broader future collaborations.

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Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) for the provision of a calorimeter

Notice Description

Provision of a calorimeter to measure the tritium inventory for the H3AT Facility.

Planning Information

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders Please search using the unique tender ID: T/EV140/25 Please provide your responses to the RFI questions by 31st of March 2026, 17:00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06646b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020513-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38418000 - Calorimeters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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