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Ultra High Temperature Material Testing Load Frame and Environment System

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

15 Jul 2026 at 09:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

03 Jul 2026 at 17:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 12:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 12:30

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority launched a procurement process under the title "Ultra High Temperature Material Testing Load Frame and Environment System," classified in the goods industry category. The procurement process, focused on supplying an integrated materials testing system, is primarily located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, and was conducted through an open procedure. It began with a tender phase, followed by an award phase, with significant dates including a contract period from 16th July 2026 to 30th November 2027. The award status is pending, and the standstill period was initially set to conclude on 15th July 2026 but has been extended to 17th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in high-tech material testing technologies. Companies that can provide comprehensive solutions, including machinery, environment control systems, and associated services such as installation, training, and maintenance would be well-positioned to benefit. The contract's £850,000 value underscores the scale of opportunity, making it particularly attractive to businesses in the testing equipment sector, along with those offering innovative solutions in heating and mechanical load equipment technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ultra High Temperature Material Testing Load Frame and Environment System

Notice Description

Supply of an integrated materials testing system that combines a mechanical load frame, ultra-high-temperature heating, and controlled environment (vacuum and inert gases) with synchronised diagnostics and data acquisition. UKAEA also seeks installation and commissioning support, training services, and maintenance from the supplier

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: The tender notice will include optional equipment and features above the minimum requirement which will be costed separately.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ce3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066577-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£916,666 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£916,666 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
3 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
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
United Kingdom 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
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

ZwickRoell Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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