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title: "TCS04724 Compound Cryogenic Pump Prototype Design_ITT"
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# TCS04724 Compound Cryogenic Pump Prototype Design_ITT

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24e72ee0-07e9-405b-a761-966363468fde

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has published a tender titled "TCS04724 Compound Cryogenic Pump Prototype Design_ITT" for engineering design services. The procurement process involves designing a lab scale prototype of a compound cryogenic vacuum pump, excluding the full-scale design. The tender deadline for submission is 21st June 2024, with the contract period starting on 22nd June 2024 and ending on 31st March 2025. This opportunity is open for businesses in various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and others.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering design services to participate in the creation of a prototype cryogenic pump. Companies interested in fusion research and vacuum pump technology may find this tender particularly suitable. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for qualified businesses to compete. While the UK Atomic Energy Authority is the buying organisation, the procurement stage is active and focuses on service category contracts. Interested parties can access additional information and documents through the provided URLs.

## Notice

This ITT covers The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority's ("the Authority's") requirement for the design through to the completion of the preliminary design stage of the lifecycle of a compound cryogenic vacuum pump based on the concept PCT filing WO2024041868A1.The design will be for a lab scale prototype which will be tested in fusion relevant conditions before a full, STEP scale compound cryogenic vacuum pump is progressed. The contract excludes the design of a full-scale vacuum pump.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40847d0f-ae18-475a-895d-74c03f3a1b4f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 31 May 2024 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40847d0f-ae18-475a-895d-74c03f3a1b4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40847d0f-ae18-475a-895d-74c03f3a1b4f
  31st May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=82296&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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