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title: "Graphite Machining"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0943c3a1-60b5-4b6a-97d5-9ca04f68bbcd"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-07-18"
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# Graphite Machining

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0943c3a1-60b5-4b6a-97d5-9ca04f68bbcd

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has issued a tender for Graphite Machining services, involving the Design Review, Machining, Vacuum Baking, Assembly, Inspection, QA and documentation of various graphite components. The procurement is for goods in the category of Machine tools and machining centres, with a contract value of £50,000. The tender deadline is 15th August 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to start on 15th September 2023 and end on 13th October 2023. The buying organisation is located at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, ENG.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the laser machining industry to provide their services to the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this open procedure tender, businesses can potentially secure contracts for additional items on a call-off basis, thus fostering business growth and collaboration within the industry.

## Notice

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the Design Review, Machining, Vacuum Baking, Assembly, Inspection, QA and documentation of 11 Interceptor Plate Tiles, 14 Mirrors and 2 Interceptor plate test pieces from free issue graphite. Our initial purchase is for two test pieces to be provided. The Authority then wishes to purchase further items under the contract on a call-off basis. Full details of the requirement are available from the link below. The estimated value is for the total requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78bd2567-040c-4c42-9aa9-e4bdcdab001b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2023 - 13 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 14814000 - Artificial graphite
- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
- 42612000 - Machining centre

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2023 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78bd2567-040c-4c42-9aa9-e4bdcdab001b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78bd2567-040c-4c42-9aa9-e4bdcdab001b
  18th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=68427&B=UKAEA
  Invitation to Tender including Specification and Drawings
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  Organisation Profile

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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