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title: "Tungsten Metal Deposition Trials"
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# Tungsten Metal Deposition Trials

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7f4d96a-0cc3-4e97-919c-7454640e44c9

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking tenders for a project titled "Tungsten Metal Deposition Trials," which falls under the research and development services industry category. This procurement is at the tender stage and is advertised under an open procedure. The tender period concludes on 26th July 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 16th August 2021 and last until 16th December 2021. The location for the service delivery is in the South East of England, with a contract value estimated at £100,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses focused on research and experimental development services. Companies with expertise in metal deposition techniques, including Wire Laser Deposition and Laser-Assisted Cold Spray, will find this contract particularly relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process aims to foster competitive practices and innovation in the sector.

## Notice

The requirement is to perform the metal deposition trials, developing the process parameters, assessing the quality of the deposit, delivering samples for further assessment, and a delivering a written report with the analysis and results. The main objective is to achieve a "defect-free" deposition and to identify the most relevant process parameters for each technique. The scope of this contract is on direct metal deposition trials. The full scope is divided into two sub-sections: scope 1: Wire Laser Deposition, scope 2: Laser-Assisted Cold Spray.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20319a9a-505c-40e4-8e9f-585f5f43af03 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2021 - 16 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73120000 - Experimental development services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2021 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20319a9a-505c-40e4-8e9f-585f5f43af03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20319a9a-505c-40e4-8e9f-585f5f43af03
  9th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38239&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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