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title: "Procurement of 2 x Cryocoolers for a Cryo-mechanical Test Rig"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# Procurement of 2 x Cryocoolers for a Cryo-mechanical Test Rig

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b22c6a6-773c-429b-aa4b-ce9218b02cfe

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has issued a tender for the procurement of 2 x Cryocoolers for a Cryo-mechanical Test Rig. The procurement falls under the industry category of Instrumentation and control equipment. The tender has a value of £85,000 and is currently in the active stage. The deadline for tender submissions is September 7, 2022. The contract period is set to begin on September 12, 2022, and end on March 31, 2023.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in the production or supply of refrigeration and control equipment to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this open procedure procurement. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, located in Abingdon, is the contracting authority for this tender and can be contacted for further details.

## Notice

As part of the design process for STEP, The Authority requires two cryocoolers (closed cycle refrigerators) to support research into materials tensile testing in cryogenic environments. The cryocoolers shall be compatible with existing equipment at The Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc01ff8-5f4e-47f1-bb84-7b3c4f5054f6 |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| 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

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment
- 31730000 - Electrotechnical equipment
- 39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers
- 42513000 - Refrigerating and freezing equipment
- 42513200 - Refrigerating equipment
- 42664000 - Fusion equipment
- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2022 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc01ff8-5f4e-47f1-bb84-7b3c4f5054f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc01ff8-5f4e-47f1-bb84-7b3c4f5054f6
  22nd August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=51590&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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