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title: "STEP WP5 Uniaxial Rig Concept study"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9eefa9b0-720a-4c66-aa51-7358948c610f"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# STEP WP5 Uniaxial Rig Concept study

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9eefa9b0-720a-4c66-aa51-7358948c610f

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently conducting a tender for a project titled "STEP WP5 Uniaxial Rig Concept Study". This process falls within the services category, specifically related to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender is open, with an end date set for 10th January 2020. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 29th January 2020 and conclude by 27th March 2020. Proposals must be submitted by the specified deadline to be considered for the project, which involves developing a uniaxial mechanical test rig capable of operating under extreme conditions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical installations, experimental development services, and related consultancy fields. These businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could benefit from engaging in innovative projects aiding in the advancement of research and development activities. Given the technical nature of the project, firms with expertise in designing and executing complex laboratory equipment will be especially well-suited to participate and grow their business through this procurement process.

## Notice

The purpose of this task is produce a Concept Study of a uniaxial mechanical test rig with the capability of subjecting samples to a high magnetic field and high temperatures within a controlled environment (such as under vacuum or purge gas).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425e1d60-f7bb-4306-9a97-ee982d55040d |
| 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 | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2020 - 27 Mar 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73120000 - Experimental development services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2019 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425e1d60-f7bb-4306-9a97-ee982d55040d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425e1d60-f7bb-4306-9a97-ee982d55040d
  6th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=31241&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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