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title: "STEP WP5 - Design and Supply of Automated Uniaxial LCF DIC Rig"
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# STEP WP5 - Design and Supply of Automated Uniaxial LCF DIC Rig

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2c3329b-93bb-4ee5-a368-a50caf43ce0c

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "STEP WP5 - Design and Supply of Automated Uniaxial LCF DIC Rig." This procurement falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category and is being carried out in the South East region of England. The procurement stage is at the tender phase, and submissions are due by 22nd November 2019. The contract, with an estimated value of £500,000, will commence on 9th December 2019 and is expected to last until 31st December 2020. This opportunity is open and follows an open procedure procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the design and manufacture of hydraulic testing rigs, automated systems, and environmental chambers. Companies with expertise in low cycle fatigue testing and digital image correlation may find this an advantageous bidding opportunity. Given the high automation requirements for the project, firms with strong technical capabilities and previous experience in similar projects will be well-suited to compete effectively for this contract, thereby fostering business growth in a niche market.

## Notice

STEP requires a large volume of material qualification in a short time frame. It is therefore necessary to design and build hydraulic testing rigs for small scale specimens that have a high degree of automation to allow testing 24 hours a day with little-to-no human control. Such tests are required to be carried out in accordance with standardised test methods to permit robust, repeatable testing for material qualification. There are four main areas of expertise required for this design and supply: i. Hydraulic load rigs for low cycle fatigue, ii. environmental vacuum chambers, iii. automation and iv. digital image correlation. UKAEA's intention of this procurement is for the full design, supply and install. However, dependent on the funding for the next financial year, the supply and install element of the contract will be an option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a78ec7f-4dd5-47bc-9b55-06ee39970ef0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2019 at 07:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a78ec7f-4dd5-47bc-9b55-06ee39970ef0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a78ec7f-4dd5-47bc-9b55-06ee39970ef0
  25th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30640&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

## Provenance

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