Tender

Ultra High Temperature Material Testing Load Frame and Environment System

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 11:02

Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is actively seeking suppliers through an open tender for a project titled "Ultra High Temperature Material Testing Load Frame and Environment System." With procurement led by Nicola Adams from the authority, based in Oxfordshire, the project falls under the industry categories of heating equipment, electromechanical equipment, and loadbearing equipment. The tender encompasses the supply of an integrated materials testing system along with installation, commissioning, training, and maintenance services. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 10th June 2026 and the awarding process concluding by 6th July 2026. This procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions as outlined in the tender documents.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the sectors of heating and electromechanical equipment manufacturing, as well as those specialising in high-precision engineering and testing systems for ultra-high-temperature applications. The contract is valued at approximately £1.1 million gross, creating a substantial commercial opportunity for suitable businesses, including those classified as SMEs. Companies with expertise in providing cutting-edge technology solutions capable of operating in extreme conditions and offering comprehensive support services stand to benefit from participating in this competitive tendering process, encouraging business growth and potential collaboration within the public sector.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ce3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039808-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

31720000 - Electromechanical equipment

34950000 - Loadbearing equipment

39715200 - Heating equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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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