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title: "For the Manufacture, Supply and Installation of a Fatigue Load Frame"
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# For the Manufacture, Supply and Installation of a Fatigue Load Frame

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9eeb7f87-3e49-4348-ab2a-42f4f0b8f7de

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking suppliers for the manufacture, supply, and installation of a Fatigue Load Frame designed for the new Materials Research Facility at Culham Science Centre, located in Oxford (postcode: OX14 3DB). This tender is classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses) and has a total estimated value of £65,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period having concluded on 18th January 2017. The contract is set to commence on 23rd January 2017 and will run until 31st March 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing and laboratory equipment, particularly those equipped to handle precision engineering tasks. Companies that supply laboratory, optical, and precision equipment would be well suited to participate in this procurement process. Given the scale of the project, larger organisations with experience in similar contracts may have a competitive advantage in securing this contract.

## Notice

This is for the manufacture, supply and installation of a Fatigue Load Frame for the new Materials Research Facility at Culham Science Centre. A full description of the units requirements is in the Technical Specification , attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93706b91-7077-4aa7-b6ec-b0eb23f6aa90 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TA INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2017 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93706b91-7077-4aa7-b6ec-b0eb23f6aa90
- 20 Dec 2016 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28015b79-91b7-49ad-8b43-7e3b9f3c9aae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93706b91-7077-4aa7-b6ec-b0eb23f6aa90
  21st February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28015b79-91b7-49ad-8b43-7e3b9f3c9aae
  20th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f8c7b73-f0d2-4918-a2f8-1366b1d3c59e

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