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title: "ESS ACTIVE CELLS CONFINEMENT PENETRATION PLUGS"
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# ESS ACTIVE CELLS CONFINEMENT PENETRATION PLUGS

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7063f8b5-623d-472b-a5ca-06bb1cce52fb

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking bids for the manufacture, inspection, testing, and supply of Confinement Penetration Plugs for the European Spallation Source Active Cells. This tender, titled "ESS ACTIVE CELLS CONFINEMENT PENETRATION PLUGS," falls under the machinery for the production and use of mechanical power category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 14 April 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 24 June 2020 and conclude on 31 July 2020, with delivery addresses specified in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The method of procurement is open, allowing any interested parties to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying industrial machinery components, especially those experienced in precision engineering and compliance with robust testing standards. Companies that specialise in structural products or miscellaneous special-purpose machinery could find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this procurement process could allow businesses to forge valuable contracts and expand their operations within the burgeoning nuclear and energy sectors.

## Notice

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the Manufacture, Inspection, Testing and Supply of Confinement Penetration Plugs for the European Spallation Source Active Cells. This requirement is considered to be a 'build to print' to the requirements laid down in the Scope (specification document and associated drawings). Full details of the requirement can be found within the Invitation to Tender document and related supporting specification pack by following the link below. Potential Suppliers need to be logged in to download the files (Registration is free). Any questions regarding this requirement should be raised on the uk.eu-supply.com messaging system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/336188cf-33e9-4f58-aadf-de7cbb2988f9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
- 44212000 - Structural products and parts except prefabricated buildings
- 44450000 - Mild steel
- 45214630 - Scientific installations
- 45223100 - Assembly of metal structures
- 45223210 - Structural steelworks

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2020 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/336188cf-33e9-4f58-aadf-de7cbb2988f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/336188cf-33e9-4f58-aadf-de7cbb2988f9
  14th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=32150&B=UK
  Invitation to Tender and Supporting documentation
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  Organisation details

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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