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title: "High Temperature Vacuum Creep Fatigue Rig"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b8a634a6-354b-44c7-ab7e-74fa64e95f6a"
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# High Temperature Vacuum Creep Fatigue Rig

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8a634a6-354b-44c7-ab7e-74fa64e95f6a

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is inviting tenders for the procurement of a High Temperature Vacuum Creep Fatigue Rig, an essential piece of equipment for mechanical testing. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically involving machines and apparatus for testing and measuring. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 9th December 2021 at 12:00 GMT. The successful contractor will be required to deliver the rig to locations within the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period commencing on 17th January 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The estimated contract value is £250,000, with a minimum value of £200,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure. 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in testing and measurement equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suited for them. Companies with expertise in producing high-performance mechanical testing rigs or similar technologies will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, potentially leading to substantial business growth through contractual engagements with a reputable organisation such as UKAEA.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender invites Potential Suppliers to submit a tender that may lead to an award of contract for the provision of a creep-fatigue mechanical testing rig capable of fully reversed loading at both 10kN and 50kN for cylindrical specimens and at temperatures of between room temperature and up to at least 600 C in vacuum. This ITT describes the process which UKAEA will follow and the methodology it will use to evaluate all tenders received.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac001a76-c11a-4331-b75f-c8e5e8098d33 |
| 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 | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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)

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2021 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac001a76-c11a-4331-b75f-c8e5e8098d33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac001a76-c11a-4331-b75f-c8e5e8098d33
  9th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40510&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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