--- title: "Cryopump System for MAST-U Enhancements" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-69e88346-a2a9-4eba-a45b-d792d11fd972" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69e88346-a2a9-4eba-a45b-d792d11fd972" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69e88346-a2a9-4eba-a45b-d792d11fd972.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69e88346-a2a9-4eba-a45b-d792d11fd972.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2020-08-24" --- # Cryopump System for MAST-U Enhancements Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69e88346-a2a9-4eba-a45b-d792d11fd972 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69e88346-a2a9-4eba-a45b-d792d11fd972) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69e88346-a2a9-4eba-a45b-d792d11fd972.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking proposals for the "Cryopump System for MAST-U Enhancements," situated within the nuclear energy sector. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 16 October 2020. The project is based at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy in Oxfordshire, and the intended contract is expected to commence on 18 December 2020, continuing until 27 September 2021. This open tender method invites a wide range of suppliers to participate. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the fields of manufacturing and engineering related to nuclear energy and vacuum systems. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as their innovative solutions may align well with the project needs. Companies specialising in the design, manufacture, and delivery of sophisticated engineering systems, such as vacuum pumps and pressure vessels, will find this procurement highly relevant for business expansion and collaboration within the growing fusion research sector. ## Notice The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority owns and operates the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE) which is the UK's national laboratory for fusion research. CCFE is based at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire. The UK fusion programme is centred on the innovative MAST (Mega Amp Spherical Tokamak) experiment which is also based at CCFE and employs around 150 people. The programme is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and the European Union under the EURATOM treaty. MAST has led studies into the spherical Tokamak, a compact fusion concept pioneered at Culham. A major upgrade of the MAST machine is currently underway and this will enhance MAST's role in international research to: * Make the case for a fusion Component Test Facility * Add to the knowledge base for ITER * Test reactor concepts For MAST Upgrade the Authority requires the Detailed Design, Manufacture and Delivery of a Cryopump System for MAST-U Enhancements Project. Full details of the requirement along with the Invitation to Tender can be downloaded from the link below. Please note to download from the eu-supply website you need to be registered and logged in (Registration is free). The Contract Start and End dates are an estimation only. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1f4d70-6871-446a-b0d6-8bde3c5beb42 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Other - Open | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Dec 2020 - 27 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 42122450 - Vacuum pumps - 42152000 - Parts of nuclear reactors - 44615000 - Pressure vessels - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services ## Release History - 24 Aug 2020 at 11:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1f4d70-6871-446a-b0d6-8bde3c5beb42 - 23 Aug 2020 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1f4d70-6871-446a-b0d6-8bde3c5beb42 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1f4d70-6871-446a-b0d6-8bde3c5beb42 24th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=33925&B=UK Invitation to Tender and Technical Specification - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814 Organisational Profile ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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