--- title: "Diffusion Bonding Furnace" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35360c7b-c69b-4388-8421-7346df05923b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35360c7b-c69b-4388-8421-7346df05923b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35360c7b-c69b-4388-8421-7346df05923b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35360c7b-c69b-4388-8421-7346df05923b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2024-03-27" --- # Diffusion Bonding Furnace Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35360c7b-c69b-4388-8421-7346df05923b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35360c7b-c69b-4388-8421-7346df05923b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35360c7b-c69b-4388-8421-7346df05923b.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking to procure a Diffusion Bonding Furnace as part of a renovation plan for the Special Techniques Group (STG) capabilities at its facilities in Oxfordshire. The procurement method for this project is Competitive Dialogue, with a tender period ending on 29th April 2024 and a contract period starting on 18th July 2024. The contracting authority, UKAEA, focuses on researching fusion energy and related technologies to establish the UK as a sustainable nuclear energy leader. The procurement falls under the industrial or laboratory furnaces category, with delivery addresses including the UK and other territories. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses capable of designing, manufacturing, installing, and commissioning a diffusion bonding furnace to cater to UKAEA's requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this procurement opportunity. Businesses interested in materials like tungsten and CuCrZr components for fusion applications will find this tender relevant. The UKAEA's aim is to enhance its capabilities through this project, creating scope for suppliers in the goods category to engage in a competitive dialogue process for potential business growth. ## Notice The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) was formed in 1954 when the British Government set up a new body to oversee the nation's nuclear research programme. UKAEA is a non-departmental public body (NDPB), under the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). UKAEA researches fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. As part of a renovation and upgrade plan of the Special Techniques Group (STG) capabilities, new diffusion bonding equipment has been identified to be added as a key capability. This project's scope shall include the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of a diffusion bonding furnace for UKAEA's facilities at Oxfordshire. The requirement is to procure a capability to create diffusion bonded joints and components for specified materials. Currently, in fusion, there is an increased interest in tungsten and its alloys & CuCrZr components. Diffusion bonding is envisaged as one of the most promising techniques to joint this material. This procurement will be via a Competitive Dialogue process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4649ab0-09d0-4e2f-8456-463f4ebc7a94 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialog | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 | | 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 - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens ## Release History - 27 Mar 2024 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4649ab0-09d0-4e2f-8456-463f4ebc7a94 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4649ab0-09d0-4e2f-8456-463f4ebc7a94 27th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=79938&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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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