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title: "H3AT -Metal Bellows Vacuum Pumps"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-be793232-caf4-46f2-89e8-c78e7405f9fe"
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published: "2022-06-24"
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# H3AT -Metal Bellows Vacuum Pumps

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be793232-caf4-46f2-89e8-c78e7405f9fe

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently seeking proposals for the development and supply of 17 metal bellows vacuum pumps as part of the H3AT Facility being constructed at their Culham Science Centre site in Abingdon, England. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically relating to radioactive materials and vacuum pumps. The tender, published on 24th June 2022, is open for submissions until 25th July 2022, with the contract period expected to commence on 1st September 2022 and conclude by 31st March 2023.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the manufacturing and supply of vacuum technology and related equipment. Businesses capable of providing specialised engineering solutions for the nuclear sector or adept at handling sophisticated pumping systems would benefit from competing for this contract. Engaging with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority could not only enhance the companies' portfolios but also foster partnerships within the innovative environment of the UK's scientific community.

## Notice

1.1 This RFP covers The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority ("the Authority's") requirement for the development and supply of 17-off vacuum metal bellow pumps for use within the new H3AT Facility currently in construction on the UKAEA Culham site. These pumps will be for use in a number of sub-systems for pumping tritium and deuterium mixtures with trace impurities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b2e626f-22fd-44dc-8ac9-70c54ffcabec |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 09343000 - Radioactive materials
- 42122450 - Vacuum pumps
- 42124320 - Parts of vacuum pumps

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2022 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b2e626f-22fd-44dc-8ac9-70c54ffcabec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b2e626f-22fd-44dc-8ac9-70c54ffcabec
  24th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=49704&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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