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title: "ESS ACTIVE CELLS CONFINEMENT PENETRATION PLUGS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b044701c-a610-4944-b15c-cdfec2611140"
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# ESS ACTIVE CELLS CONFINEMENT PENETRATION PLUGS

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b044701c-a610-4944-b15c-cdfec2611140

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is conducting a procurement process for the supply of ESS Active Cells Confinement Penetration Plugs, classified under the machinery sector. This contract is currently in the award stage, following the completion of the tender phase, which concluded on 14 April 2020. The contract period is set to run from 19 June 2020 to 10 October 2021, and the delivery is required at locations within the South East region of the UK. The procurement method used for this contract was an open procedure, aimed at ensuring broad competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying specialised machinery, particularly those with capabilities in producing custom components for scientific installations. Companies with expertise in mechanical power machinery and structural products would be particularly well-placed to engage with similar contracts. As the UK Atomic Energy Authority collaborates with sizable suppliers, there is potential for smaller enterprises to partner or supply niche products, fostering business growth within the competitive landscape of public procurement.

## Notice

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the Manufacture, Inspection, Testing, Supply and Commissioning of Confinement Penetration Plugs for the European Spallation Source Active Cells. This requirement is considered to be 'build to print'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75366011-3304-4614-8fff-fa5d40273a0f |
| 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 | 5 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2020 - 10 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | TOCI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
- 44212000 - Structural products and parts except prefabricated buildings
- 44450000 - Mild steel
- 45214630 - Scientific installations
- 45223100 - Assembly of metal structures
- 45223210 - Structural steelworks

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2020 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75366011-3304-4614-8fff-fa5d40273a0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75366011-3304-4614-8fff-fa5d40273a0f
  5th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  Organisation details

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

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