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title: "A Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for MAST-U"
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# A Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for MAST-U

Buyer: EU SUPPLY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3dc696a4-36ca-44c3-8702-86badccf0e4c

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has published a tender for a Pressure Assembly fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for its MAST-U experiment. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 2nd November 2023. The contract period is set to start on 22nd December 2023 and end on 31st October 2025. The tender falls under the 'Helium' industry category and has a value of £950,000, with a minimum value of £600,000. The procurement method is 'Other - Open'.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in fabrication work and steel pressure vessels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suited for this procurement as it is suitable for SMEs. The delivery address for the tender is in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Interested businesses can find more details in the Invitation to Tender pack on the UK Atomic Energy Authority's website. Key contact for inquiries is Robert Franklin.

## Notice

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for a Pressure Assembly fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for its MAST-U experiment. Full details of the requirement are contained in the Invitation to Tender and Scope documentation available by following the link in this notice. Additional information: The Authority has added two options: 1. Incentives to aid the successful and early completion of the contract with additional payments by up to PS220,000 are included. 2. Produce the production phase of the transition joints for the cryopanels subject to provision of all relevant technical and commercial information. Full details can be found within the Invitation to Tender pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d17137-6adc-47c5-b847-284b3db0a606 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - Open |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2023 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| 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 | EU SUPPLY LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | 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

- 24 - Chemical products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 24111300 - Helium
- 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen
- 42122450 - Vacuum pumps
- 44164200 - Tubing
- 44615100 - Steel pressure vessels
- 45255400 - Fabrication work

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2023 at 13:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d17137-6adc-47c5-b847-284b3db0a606
- 25 Aug 2023 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d17137-6adc-47c5-b847-284b3db0a606

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d17137-6adc-47c5-b847-284b3db0a606
  17th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=72300&B=UKAEA
  Invitation to Tender including Technical Specification
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  Organisation Profile

## Notice URLs

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

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