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title: "Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66413de9-c9bb-4ec2-a68b-558879308131

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking suppliers for the "Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade" project, aimed at providing near Mega-Watt level microwave heating and current drive solutions. This procurement falls within the electricity, heating, solar, and nuclear energy industry category, with a tender period set to end on 12th February 2021. The total value of the tender is estimated at £5,200,000, with a minimum contract value of £2,000,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for widespread participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in microwave equipment, fusion technology, and related scientific installations. Companies capable of delivering innovative RF solutions or those experienced in technical planning services will find this contract particularly relevant. The involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is encouraged, making this a suitable opportunity for agile and specialised firms looking to expand their footprint in the energy sector.

## Notice

The provision of applicable solutions; namely RF sources to provide near Mega-Watt level microwave heating and current drive for the MAST Upgrade experiment. Multi-stage Competitive Dialogue procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f064bc1-4133-438e-bae5-ffe9eb30a73a |
| 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 | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2021 - 14 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,200,000 |
| 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
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 31711420 - Microwave tubes and equipment
- 31711422 - Microwave equipment
- 42664000 - Fusion equipment
- 45214630 - Scientific installations
- 71356400 - Technical planning services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2021 at 19:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f064bc1-4133-438e-bae5-ffe9eb30a73a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f064bc1-4133-438e-bae5-ffe9eb30a73a
  11th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36169&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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