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title: "For the supply of a Helium Liquefier"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6344c91-211c-4f71-b70c-1c6596334073"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2018-04-06"
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# For the supply of a Helium Liquefier

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6344c91-211c-4f71-b70c-1c6596334073

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is procuring a Helium Liquefier, classified within the gas cooling systems sector. This tender, initiated on 20 December 2017, reached the end of its submission period on 31 January 2018, and the contract is now underway, set to last until 31 December 2019. The procurement method utilised is the open procedure, allowing for all qualified suppliers to participate. The delivery address for this contract is located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, with postal code OX14 3DB.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in gas cooling systems or related technologies to engage with a reputable public authority. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete for this contract, as it could lead to future collaborations and projects of similar nature within the energy sector. Suppliers with innovative solutions in this field would be especially well-suited to apply, potentially expanding their market presence through government contracts.

## Notice

This is for the supply of a Helium Liquefier. Additional information: The contract value is not being published so as to not prejudice the legitimate commercial interests of the successful tenderer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bef3591-0984-47d7-b736-84126e952450 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| 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 | AIR LIQUIDE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2018 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bef3591-0984-47d7-b736-84126e952450
- 20 Dec 2017 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d4b7362-57a7-45d6-b7fe-544c5b62601b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bef3591-0984-47d7-b736-84126e952450
  6th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d4b7362-57a7-45d6-b7fe-544c5b62601b
  20th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74acedf5-7ed5-4236-980f-7832ad1c3707

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