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title: "Cryopump System for MAST-U Enhancements"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# Cryopump System for MAST-U Enhancements

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a391098d-df71-4dbe-bb8b-499557acb12c

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking suppliers for the 'Cryopump System for MAST-U Enhancements' project, related to fusion research at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. This public procurement falls under the goods category and specifically involves vacuum pumps, parts of nuclear reactors, and research development services. The tender was awarded on 22 December 2020, with an estimated contract period from 18 December 2020 to 27 September 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced engineering, particularly those offering vacuum technology and nuclear energy components. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, benefiting from the growing focus on innovative solutions within the UK's fusion programme. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's profile in a cutting-edge sector and facilitate further partnerships within the scientific and research communities.

## Notice

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority owns and operates the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE) which is the UK's national laboratory for fusion research. CCFE is based at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire. The UK fusion programme is centred on the innovative MAST (Mega Amp Spherical Tokamak) experiment which is also based at CCFE and employs around 150 people. The programme is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and the European Union under the EURATOM treaty. MAST has led studies into the spherical Tokamak, a compact fusion concept pioneered at Culham. A major upgrade of the MAST machine is currently underway and this will enhance MAST's role in international research to: * Make the case for a fusion Component Test Facility * Add to the knowledge base for ITER * Test reactor concepts For MAST Upgrade the Authority requires the Detailed Design, Manufacture and Delivery of a Cryopump System for MAST-U Enhancements Project. Full details of the requirement along with the Invitation to Tender can be downloaded from the link below. Please note to download from the eu-supply website you need to be registered and logged in (Registration is free). The Contract Start and End dates are an estimation only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b98153d1-aa89-4b4b-8a59-2435139bb167 |
| 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 | 25 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREEN RESOURCE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 42122450 - Vacuum pumps
- 42152000 - Parts of nuclear reactors
- 44615000 - Pressure vessels
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 25 Dec 2020 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b98153d1-aa89-4b4b-8a59-2435139bb167

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b98153d1-aa89-4b4b-8a59-2435139bb167
  25th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  Organisational Profile

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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