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title: "STEP Boron Nitride Coated Tungsten Development"
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# STEP Boron Nitride Coated Tungsten Development

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8952b2e9-a1ed-4fb5-b01f-a97e98aed732

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "STEP Boron Nitride Coated Tungsten Development" is initiated by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, focusing on the services sector within the industry category of nitrides and protective coatings. The tender is currently active and follows an open procurement method, with submissions due by 30th November 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 20th December 2021 and conclude by 31st May 2022. The project will take place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in protective and anti-corrosive coatings. Companies capable of producing detailed reports on material properties and those adept in optimising manufacturing techniques for high-temperature environments would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in this tender could facilitate business growth by fostering innovative applications in advanced materials and technologies relevant to critical sectors such as energy and manufacturing.

## Notice

Produce final report presenting and analysing physical properties of coated samples before and after thermal aging, evaluate results for suitability in a high temperature and high temperature liquid metal environment, and present suggested optimisation or development of coating manufacture technique to develop suitability for a liquid metal environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f3f395b-bc09-4431-bfc1-b277230a8927 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| 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

- 24 - Chemical products
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 24311140 - Nitrides
- 45442000 - Application work of protective coatings
- 45442200 - Application work of anti-corrosive coatings

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f3f395b-bc09-4431-bfc1-b277230a8927

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f3f395b-bc09-4431-bfc1-b277230a8927
  2nd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40363&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

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