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title: "Test Cryostat with Cryocoolers and Vacuum Chamber"
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# Test Cryostat with Cryocoolers and Vacuum Chamber

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97351769-b84a-40a3-9a5c-1657443e4e27

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority recently awarded a contract for the project titled "Test Cryostat with Cryocoolers and Vacuum Chamber" in the industrial machinery category. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, was completed with a contract value of £300,000. The contract involves the design, build, supply, installation, and commissioning of the cryostat. The buying organisation, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, located in Abingdon, United Kingdom, awarded the contract to IceOxford Limited. The contract period is from July 18, 2022, to July 18, 2023.

This procurement opportunity for a closed cycle test cryostat offers growth potential for businesses involved in industrial machinery and engineering design services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this opportunity particularly suitable for their capabilities. The tender process was open, providing a transparent and fair chance for businesses to compete. With a contract period extending over a year, this opportunity allows for long-term planning and investment in meeting the project requirements.

## Notice

The scope of this contract is to design, build, supply, install and commission a closed cycle test cryostat with, UUT cryogenic current leads, cryocoolers and vacuum chamber. It is to be capable of testing; UUTs comprising superconducting and 'resistive' materials such as Copper (Cu), austenitic steels and Aluminium Alloys

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135073bb-a647-4076-bde7-6f8f7224cd8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £355,500 |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICEOXFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels
- 44615000 - Pressure vessels
- 44615100 - Steel pressure vessels
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2022 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135073bb-a647-4076-bde7-6f8f7224cd8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135073bb-a647-4076-bde7-6f8f7224cd8a
  22nd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=47149&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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