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title: "RACE STORM CENTRAL COLUMN TO RETURN LIMB MOCK-UPJOINT"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# RACE STORM CENTRAL COLUMN TO RETURN LIMB MOCK-UPJOINT

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60a40ea9-a8ff-4f7c-88f5-5eb69946906e

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has concluded the procurement process for the "RACE STORM Central Column to Return Limb Mock-Up Joint" project in the Industrial Machinery category. Located in Abingdon, UKAEA, a non-departmental public body under the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, sought to secure the manufacture and assembly of critical components for a joint test rig. This open procedure tender was valued at £40,000, with the contract period running from 9th September 2024 to 29th November 2024. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Dal Ben SPA, and the notice published on 10th September 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, particularly those providing mechanical and electrical engineering services. SMEs in the engineering sector could leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolios by engaging in high-precision manufacturing and assembly work for a prominent public body like UKAEA. The successful execution of this contract can showcase a company’s capability in managing sophisticated engineering projects, thereby positioning them for future government contracts within and beyond the UK.

## Notice

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) was formed in 1954 when the UK 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). The Single Joint Test Rig is a test apparatus designed to ensure that the central limb joint design can be repeatedly assembled/disassembled remotely. As part of this work the manufacture and assembly of a Central Limb Joint Assembly, Return Limb Joint Assembly and Base Adjuster are required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79efa824-3bdf-4afe-b888-a8d7f15956eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 29 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAL BEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79efa824-3bdf-4afe-b888-a8d7f15956eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79efa824-3bdf-4afe-b888-a8d7f15956eb
  10th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=82933&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

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