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title: "H3AT- Roughing Pumps"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-04-05"
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# H3AT- Roughing Pumps

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ae6b045-403f-4874-af98-c484ce8d83ba

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently engaged in an open tender for the procurement of 12 vacuum roughing pumps, intended for use within the new H3AT Facility under construction at the Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, ENG. The tender, titled "H3AT- Roughing Pumps", was published on 5th April 2022, with a submission deadline set for 4th May 2022 at 12:00 PM. The estimated value of the contract is £225,000, and the contract period is from 1st July 2022 to 31st January 2023. This falls under the goods procurement category, specifically in the radioactive materials industry, outlined by the CPV codes related to vacuum pumps and engineering services.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of vacuum pumps, engineering design services, and related scientific and technical services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports their inclusion. Companies with expertise in producing specialised engineering products and services, particularly in the context of industrial applications involving tritium and deuterium, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

UKAEA wishes to tender for 12-off vacuum roughing pumps (envisioned to be scroll type - please see 5.1 Specs document for further detail), control units and associated cabling for use within the new H3AT Facility currently in construction on the UKAEA Culham site. These pumps will be for use in a number of sub-systems for pumping tritium and deuterium mixtures with trace impurities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/472d72e2-5d13-4420-8d95-87e372a48c3a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 09343000 - Radioactive materials
- 42122450 - Vacuum pumps
- 42124320 - Parts of vacuum pumps
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71323000 - Engineering-design services for industrial process and production
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
- 71340000 - Integrated engineering services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/472d72e2-5d13-4420-8d95-87e372a48c3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/472d72e2-5d13-4420-8d95-87e372a48c3a
  5th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=45634&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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