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title: "Metal Melting/Casting Test Rig"
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# Metal Melting/Casting Test Rig

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9f466cc-cfb8-42fd-9fd2-92a66fb43b10

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## Summary

The procurement process for a metal melting and casting test rig has been awarded by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) to Consarc Engineering. This project, classified under the Smelting furnaces category, is located at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, South East England. The tender was open with a response deadline of 24 May 2021, and the contract commenced on 17 August 2021, concluding on 31 May 2022. The procurement method was an open procedure with a total contract value of £490,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, particularly for those involved in the design and construction of specialized laboratory equipment and handling radioactive materials. Companies with expertise in mechanical engineering services, development consultancy, and hazardous waste management would find themselves well-suited to compete in this process, potentially leading to further collaborations in research and development projects in innovative technologies.

## Notice

The design, build, and commission of a metal melting furnace for the use of experimental testing and research. Aims of the research are to test metal melting, separation, volume reduction, and radiological contamination and the furnace purchased should allow such investigations to occur, while also aiding in the advancement of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) of the process. The metal melting furnace should be able to heat to a temperature of 1,750degC. The rig (for purposes here called 'Rig 1') should have a capacity of 200 - 500 milliliters melt volume with a footprint of less than 3m x 3m x 3m and able to handle radioactive materials with a tritium content

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51423d77-c434-41d7-9d84-21ff8b548982 |
| 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 | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £490,000 |
| 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 | 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 | CONSARC ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 42330000 - Smelting furnaces
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
- 90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51423d77-c434-41d7-9d84-21ff8b548982

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51423d77-c434-41d7-9d84-21ff8b548982
  17th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37644&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

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