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title: "Winding Machine for Small HTS Coils"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# Winding Machine for Small HTS Coils

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-153b29de-d530-45d6-b129-fc8f5056c562

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has completed the procurement process for a "Winding Machine for Small HTS Coils" under an open procedure. This contract, valued at £270,000 and classified under CPV code 38900000 for miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments, was awarded to Winding Services Limited. The project involves manufacturing, delivering, and installing the winding machine at the UKAEA Culham Campus in Abingdon. Critical dates include the tender end date on 26 July 2024 and the contract period running from 24 September 2024 to 31 March 2025. The procurement is targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as suitable suppliers.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in high-precision engineering and manufacturing, particularly those familiar with high-temperature superconducting (HTS) materials. SMEs involved in the production of advanced manufacturing equipment or bespoke engineering solutions could find this contract beneficial for growth. Moreover, the contract's international delivery locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe, present opportunities for broadening market reach and establishing new client relationships.

## Notice

STEP is seeking a versatile winding machine to develop and establish the various coil configurations outlined within this specification. The primary winding material is a High Temperature Superconductor (HTS), specifically REBCO CC (Rare-Earth Barium Copper Oxide Coated Conductor). The supplier will be expected to manufacture, deliver and install the Small HTS Coil Winding Machine to the UKAEA Culham Campus.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15ad0a1b-1a3e-425e-b2e6-2bb5e961132f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £270,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WINDING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2024 at 17:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15ad0a1b-1a3e-425e-b2e6-2bb5e961132f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15ad0a1b-1a3e-425e-b2e6-2bb5e961132f
  29th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=82956&B=UKAEA
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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