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title: "Cryopump Production Friction Weld"
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# Cryopump Production Friction Weld

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a99852c8-ca4a-4567-ace3-3423e1869e96

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, based in Abingdon, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Cryopump Production Friction Weld" contract, classified under the CPV category for Tubing and Steel pressure vessels. The open procedure, aimed at manufacturing and delivering 510 intermetallic friction welds for MAST-U's Double Beam Box cryopump, was finalised with KUKA SYSTEMS UK Ltd being awarded the contract, valued at £198,767. The contract period began on 31 March 2025 and will conclude by 29 August 2025. This procurement, completed on 25 April 2025, emphasises services as its main category, with a focus on SMEs, and covers a wide delivery scope including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and several other global locations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing of specialised equipment, particularly those capable of producing high-precision steel pressure vessels. It's an ideal opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises that have the capability for advanced friction welding techniques. The broad delivery range encourages firms with a strong logistics network to leverage their capabilities and expand internationally. Businesses in the engineering and manufacturing sectors would particularly benefit from competing in such tenders, enhancing their growth prospects through involvement in high-profile projects managed by esteemed entities like the UK Atomic Energy Authority.

## Notice

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has the requirement for manufacturing and delivering 510 Intermetallic friction welds for MAST-U's Double Beam Box (DBB) cryopump. For full details, please see the Invitation to Tender available for download from the link within this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2519412c-007c-4031-bcd4-61e060d04c7e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £198,767 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KUKA SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44164200 - Tubing
- 44615100 - Steel pressure vessels

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2519412c-007c-4031-bcd4-61e060d04c7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2519412c-007c-4031-bcd4-61e060d04c7e
  25th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89309&B=UKAEA
  Invitation to tender
- 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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