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title: "Metal Melting/Casting Test Rig"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# Metal Melting/Casting Test Rig

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b318513b-04a9-4b1c-9fd6-620d0b135114

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently seeking tenders for the design, build, and commissioning of a Metal Melting/Casting Test Rig, aimed at facilitating experimental testing and research on metal melting processes. The tender was published on 23 April 2021 and will remain open until 24 May 2021. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the industrial sector of smelting furnaces. The project will take place at the UKAEA Culham facility located in Abingdon, South East England, with a contract period commencing on 25 May 2021 and concluding on 15 January 2022. The procurement method is open, allowing for wider participation in this process.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing advanced machinery and equipment, particularly those focused on metal processing and engineering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing, designing, or maintaining similar types of furnaces or in providing engineering consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. Winning this contract could enhance a company’s profile in research and development within the nuclear and hazardous materials sectors, paving the way for future contracts and collaborative projects.

## Notice

The design, build, and commission of a metal melting furnace for the use of experimental testing and research. Aims of the research are to test metal melting, separation, volume reduction, and radiological contamination and the furnace purchased should allow such investigations to occur, while also aiding in the advancement of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) of the process. The metal melting furnace should be able to heat to a temperature of 1,750degC. The rig (for purposes here called 'Rig 1') should have a capacity of 200 - 500 milliliters melt volume with a footprint of less than 3m x 3m x 3m and able to handle radioactive materials with a tritium content

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9ca7dc-1c4c-4858-b182-927b23a78eb8 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 May 2021 - 15 Jan 2022 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 42330000 - Smelting furnaces
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
- 90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9ca7dc-1c4c-4858-b182-927b23a78eb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9ca7dc-1c4c-4858-b182-927b23a78eb8
  23rd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37644&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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