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title: "Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for MAST-U"
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# Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for MAST-U

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b02ec4dd-4a66-425e-8d96-1636ddd3a8f7

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority recently concluded a procurement process for the manufacture and supply of a pressure assembly fabricated from stainless steel tubing, designed for a cryogenic application in vacuum for MAST-U. This contract falls under the industry category of fabrication work, specifically involving steel pressure vessels and related materials like liquid nitrogen and helium. The procurement, finalized through an open procedure, required delivery of goods to the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates included the tender period ending on 7th March 2025, followed by a brief contract period beginning on 8th March 2025. The supplier awarded was INOX India Limited, and the contract commenced on 16th June 2025, with the completion date set for 30th June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing and material fabrication, particularly those capable of working with stainless steel and cryogenic technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future procurement exercises, provided they can deliver high-quality components for specialised applications. The successful bid, valued at £435,624, underscores the importance of demonstrating capability and expertise in sectors involving complex engineering solutions and materials technology, offering a pathway to growth and diversification for participating businesses.

## Notice

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the Manufacture and Supply of a Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for MAST-U.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec49ca51-fd31-4347-bd12-3f3a77bfc147 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £435,624 |
| 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 | INOX INDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 24111300 - Helium
- 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen
- 42122450 - Vacuum pumps
- 44164200 - Tubing
- 44615100 - Steel pressure vessels
- 45255400 - Fabrication work

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 17:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec49ca51-fd31-4347-bd12-3f3a77bfc147

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec49ca51-fd31-4347-bd12-3f3a77bfc147
  2nd July 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

## Provenance

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