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title: "Hybrid Welding"
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# Hybrid Welding

Buyer: EU SUPPLY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3c5ba31-80f5-445e-9e18-00894a255a95

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) located in Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, is seeking services for the setup of specified welding test rigs and conducting tests on 316L steel. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a tender period ending on 13th February 2023 and a contract period starting on 6th March 2023. The procurement falls under the industry category of Welding and Technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The location for delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity issued by the UKAEA can benefit businesses in the services sector with expertise in welding and technical testing. Companies with experience in laser welding, fusion welded joints, and hybrid welding systems would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method for this opportunity is an Open procedure, offering a chance for businesses to showcase their capabilities and secure a contract with the UKAEA.

## Notice

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), based at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, hereafter referred to as the Purchaser, carries out research into the use of controlled fusion for the generation of power. Setup of specified welding test rigs and conduct a series of tests on 316L steel. The trials will involve the adjustment of weld parameters to optimise the performance of the hybrid welding system and the quality of the resulting weld, and as such the expertise of the supplier should be sufficient as to investigate the performance of the system and quality of the weld. EN ISO 13919-1:2019 can be used to assess the imperfections in the weld and compare the performance of different welding parameters for laser welded joints, ISO 5817:2014 can be used for other fusion welded joints. A combination of these standards may be relevant for assessing hybrid welding. The supplier should have access to appropriate facilities and expertise to carry out these tests and resulting analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bda9524-c5b9-4948-a992-0dfc2e0d8bea |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2024 |
| 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 | EU SUPPLY LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | 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

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45262680 - Welding
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2023 at 13:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bda9524-c5b9-4948-a992-0dfc2e0d8bea
- 2 Feb 2023 at 13:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bda9524-c5b9-4948-a992-0dfc2e0d8bea
- 19 Dec 2022 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bda9524-c5b9-4948-a992-0dfc2e0d8bea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bda9524-c5b9-4948-a992-0dfc2e0d8bea
  10th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=58355&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

## Provenance

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