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title: "Glovebox system with integrated furnace for material corrosion studies"
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# Glovebox system with integrated furnace for material corrosion studies

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adaeed6a-d0cb-46ad-9467-b29be3c66cd5

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is looking to procure a glove box system with an integrated furnace for material corrosion studies, known as CORGI. The procurement falls under the "Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment, and consumables; lighting" industry category. The tender was published on 12th September 2022, with a closing date for tender submissions on 4th October 2022. The contract period is planned to start on 31st October 2022 and end on 31st March 2023.

This procurement opportunity from UKAEA is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses involved in supplying laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, industrial machinery, or industrial or laboratory furnaces could find this tender appealing. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing various eligible businesses to compete for the contract. Companies interested in materials development and corrosion testing equipment should consider participating in this tender process to potentially grow their business.

## Notice

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) wishes to procure a glove box system which contains a furnace and crucible set up, to allow for the partial submerging of sample materials into a liquid metal bath to carry out corrosion testing as part of a screening program to support materials development. This will colloquially be known as CORGI, CORrosion Glovebox for Initial screening (CORGI).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c692605-ddd8-41b1-96d2-b2d20630e555 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2022 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c692605-ddd8-41b1-96d2-b2d20630e555

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c692605-ddd8-41b1-96d2-b2d20630e555
  12th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=52742&B=UKAEA
  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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