THOR magnet cooling system

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Notice Description

CHIMERA is a planned test rig that aims to replicate the conditions inside a nuclear fusion reactor, excluding the radiation component. Magnets (static and pulse/vertical field magnet) are to be installed as part of the first phase of CHIMERA's installation (dubbed "THOR"). Cooling systems will need to be implemented to continually maintain four cryogenic compressors for the static magnet (SM), and to cool the VFM.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106089&TID=100111202&B=

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aeee
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053420-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

31141000 - Water coolers

42122161 - Cooling-water pumps

42943100 - Refrigeration coils

42943500 - Recirculating coolers

45251150 - Construction work for cooling towers

45331230 - Installation work of cooling equipment

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 3 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 7 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053420-2026
5th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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