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HHFTVF Spectropyrometer Purchase

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

23 Jul 2026 at 11:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is initiating a procurement process in the planning stage for the purchase of a spectropyrometer for the HHFTVF facility in Oxfordshire, UK. The procurement process is part of the 'tender' initiation type and aims to acquire equipment necessary for measuring surface temperatures in a high heat flux test facility. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 23rd July 2026, with a scheduled engagement milestone due on 25th August 2026. The tender, identified as T/046DB/26, is structured as a simple goods procurement valued at GBP 41,450, excluding taxes, under CPV code 38413000 for pyrometers. The communication for potential bidders is announced for 31st August 2026, with the anticipated contract period starting on 2nd September 2026 and concluding on 26th July 2027.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing advanced scientific instruments, particularly those with expertise in non-contact temperature measurement technology. The unique requirement for measuring surface temperature without emissivity data presents a niche market for firms capable of designing and providing innovative pyrometric solutions. Companies with a strong research and development focus on thermographic equipment and experience in serving scientific research facilities would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Engaging in this procurement can enhance business portfolios and open up pathways for future collaborations with the public sector, especially with high-profile entities like the UK Atomic Energy Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HHFTVF Spectropyrometer Purchase

Notice Description

The HIVE facility uses a unique spectropyrometer, that measures surface temperature without emissivity data and includes uncertainty. We seek another for the HHFTVF facility. This equipment is to be used on a high heat flux test facility which primarily, though not exclusively, uses induction heating to heat metallic samples in a vacuum. The equipment is required to provide a non-contact temperature measurement through a window of the vacuum vessel. The key point is that for the surface of interest, the emissivity, emissivity profile with temperature/wavelength/surface finish etc. is unknown and/or spatio-temporally changing. The equipment needs to measure surface temperature without the emissivity being inputted by the user. We need this as typical non-contact temperature (thermography) measurements require accurate knowledge of the emissivity of a surface to provide an accurate temperature measurement, but we do not have this information for the surfaces of interest. A detailed list of requirements can be seen in the attached documents, which can be downloaded for viewing.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107324&TID=100112411&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069623-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38413000 - Pyrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,450 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 26 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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