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title: "STEP Boron Nitride Coated Tungsten Development"
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# STEP Boron Nitride Coated Tungsten Development

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48805f49-041d-49e4-90e9-9826acaa4b28

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "STEP Boron Nitride Coated Tungsten Development," is conducted by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, located at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, ENG. This service procurement falls under the category of "Nitrides" and is presently in the Award stage, having an active contract awarded to Lucideon Ltd for an amount of £89,950. The contract period commenced on 18 January 2022 and extends until 30 June 2022, following the completion of tender activities that concluded on 30 November 2021.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses engaged in the development and application of protective coatings, particularly for those focusing on high-temperature and corrosive environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in material science and coatings application are well-suited to compete, as they can leverage innovation and specialised knowledge to meet the requirements outlined in the procurement documentation. With a focus on optimising coating techniques for liquid metal environments, businesses in this niche may find substantial avenues for growth and collaboration within this contract.

## Notice

Produce final report presenting and analysing physical properties of coated samples before and after thermal aging, evaluate results for suitability in a high temperature and high temperature liquid metal environment, and present suggested optimisation or development of coating manufacture technique to develop suitability for a liquid metal environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/047d1517-ea65-4bd0-9ae7-9dd14440512a |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,950 |
| 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 | LUCIDEON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 24311140 - Nitrides
- 45442000 - Application work of protective coatings
- 45442200 - Application work of anti-corrosive coatings

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2022 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/047d1517-ea65-4bd0-9ae7-9dd14440512a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/047d1517-ea65-4bd0-9ae7-9dd14440512a
  19th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40363&B=UK
  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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