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title: "STEP - High Heat Flux Testing & Verification Facility Thermocouple welding Equipment"
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# STEP - High Heat Flux Testing & Verification Facility Thermocouple welding Equipment

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2397123-a89d-492e-b294-d977fd4a7a5a

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has awarded a contract for the supply of custom equipment for high heat flux testing to Amanda Weld Tech. The contract, titled "STEP - High Heat Flux Testing & Verification Facility Thermocouple welding Equipment", falls under the industrial machinery category. The procurement method used was direct award. The contract period runs from December 15, 2022, to March 28, 2023, with a total contract value of £32,000. The contact person for the buying organisation is Jo Davies, reachable at joanne.davies@ukaea.uk or +44 1235467082.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the industrial machinery sector to engage with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. Companies with expertise in custom equipment manufacturing or fusion-related testing applications are well-suited to compete. The contract involves exclusive rights and offers potential for collaboration and growth in the specified areas. Interested businesses should note the key dates: tender period ended on December 15, 2022, with the contract period extending until March 28, 2023.

## Notice

Custom made equipment for percussion arc welding of thermocouples to test samples for testing on the high heat flux testing & verification facility. Also has application for other fusion related testing purposes. Contract award based on exclusive rights.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac95dcf-144f-4103-913b-ee92dc025d5b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2022 - 28 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMANDA WELD TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2023 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac95dcf-144f-4103-913b-ee92dc025d5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac95dcf-144f-4103-913b-ee92dc025d5b
  13th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=58924&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

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