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title: "Friction Weld Joint"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# Friction Weld Joint

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65f289c1-1f3f-4621-81c0-48adfdb4a8b2

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has awarded a contract for the project titled "Friction Weld Joint" to KUKA Systems UK Ltd. The procurement was classified under CPV codes for welding tools and materials. The tender was an open procedure with a tender period ending on November 7, 2023, and a contract period starting on December 5, 2023, and ending on May 28, 2024.

This contract presents a business opportunity for companies specializing in welding services and materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly suitable for this procurement. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, based in Abingdon, is the buying organisation for this project, creating opportunities for businesses in the UK and beyond to participate in supplying the required services.

## Notice

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority ("the Authority's") requires the completion of a number of successful friction welds and inspection of the welds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2937e27f-fdfe-4504-af8a-3e15f42847ea |
| 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 | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2024 - 1 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,400 |
| 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 | KUKA SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 42660000 - Soldering, brazing and welding tools, surface tempering and hot-spraying machines and equipment
- 44315200 - Welding materials
- 45262680 - Welding

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2024 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2937e27f-fdfe-4504-af8a-3e15f42847ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2937e27f-fdfe-4504-af8a-3e15f42847ea
  1st March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=73363&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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