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title: "Additive Manufacturing Machine"
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# Additive Manufacturing Machine

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4d7c82f-88fc-4e38-ae46-179fa13833fa

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a contract for the supply of an Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Machine. This contract falls under the industry category of miscellaneous special-purpose machinery and has been awarded to Freemelt AB, with the contract period starting on 11th March 2025 and ending on 31st March 2025. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure with a final awarded value of £599,000. The machinery is to be delivered to the South East region of the United Kingdom, with all procurement stages completed by 21st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying advanced machinery, particularly those in the additive manufacturing sector. Companies that can provide specialised machinery and maintain rapid delivery capabilities are well-suited for such contracts. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this type of tender an attractive prospect given the UKAEA's inclusion of SME suitability in their procurement requirements. Engaging in such contracts can drive substantial business growth by expanding market presence and establishing long-term relationships with prominent public sector organisations.

## Notice

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the supply of an Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Machine. This is an urgent requirement for delivery in this financial year (if possible).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a5338f-2695-411a-8c35-0b9745be9317 |
| 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 | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £599,000 |
| 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 | 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 | FREEMELT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 31640000 - Machines and apparatus with individual functions
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2025 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a5338f-2695-411a-8c35-0b9745be9317

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a5338f-2695-411a-8c35-0b9745be9317
  21st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  Organisation Profile

## Notice URLs

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

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