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title: "Hybrid Welding"
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# Hybrid Welding

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bd4df8f-e74c-4c82-8868-3742e3edaf21

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a contract for the "Hybrid Welding" project to TWI Ltd. The procurement process involved research into the use of controlled fusion for power generation, focusing on welding test rigs and tests on 316L steel. The contract, valued at 136,052 GBP, started on May 1, 2023, and will end on February 27, 2024. The procurement stage was an open procedure with a tender closing date on February 6, 2023. The project falls under the industry category of welding services and the delivery address is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for the "Hybrid Welding" project by the UKAEA presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, as well as technical inspection and testing services. Companies that have access to appropriate facilities and expertise to carry out welding tests and analysis on steel materials are well-suited to compete. The project requires businesses to optimise welding parameters for the hybrid welding system and ensure the quality of the resulting weld meets specified standards. Overall, businesses in the welding industry with the capability to conduct advanced welding tests and analysis are encouraged to consider participating in this tender to contribute to the research efforts of the UKAEA.

## Notice

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), based at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, hereafter referred to as the Purchaser, carries out research into the use of controlled fusion for the generation of power. Setup of specified welding test rigs and conduct a series of tests on 316L steel. The trials will involve the adjustment of weld parameters to optimise the performance of the hybrid welding system and the quality of the resulting weld, and as such the expertise of the supplier should be sufficient as to investigate the performance of the system and quality of the weld. EN ISO 13919-1:2019 can be used to assess the imperfections in the weld and compare the performance of different welding parameters for laser welded joints, ISO 5817:2014 can be used for other fusion welded joints. A combination of these standards may be relevant for assessing hybrid welding. The supplier should have access to appropriate facilities and expertise to carry out these tests and resulting analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b771b263-5b30-4be7-b3de-acd1d7f371b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 27 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,052 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TWI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45262680 - Welding
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services

## Release History

- 10 May 2023 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b771b263-5b30-4be7-b3de-acd1d7f371b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b771b263-5b30-4be7-b3de-acd1d7f371b2
  10th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=58355&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

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