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title: "Supply of MAST-U ENH C&I Hardware"
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# Supply of MAST-U ENH C&I Hardware

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0e55935-4d7b-40e5-97d1-ded2c81b0c19

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking tenders for the "Supply of MAST-U ENH C&I Hardware," as part of an ongoing enhancement project at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, England. This procurement focuses on the provision of a microwave heating and current drive system for the Mega-Ampere Spherical Tokamak (MAST), a facility that plays a critical role in fusion research. The tender period is set to conclude on 18th July 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 8th August 2022 and run until 31st March 2023. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, and the estimated contract value is £135,000, with an emphasis on goods related to laboratory and industrial process control equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced engineering, electrical equipment manufacturing, and scientific instrumentation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in industrial process control systems, microwave technology, or laboratory equipment are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The collaboration with the UK's forefront fusion research facilities not only enables businesses to contribute to groundbreaking scientific advancements but also provides a platform for growth and innovation within the industry.

## Notice

The Mega-Ampere Spherical Tokamak (MAST) machine at the CCFE site is undergoing enhancements and upgrades (MAST-U), which will position it at the forefront of fusion research well into the next decade. The Purchaser will augment MAST-U with the addition of a microwave heating and current drive system, in the form of ~2MW of Electron Bernstein Wave (EBW) power for up to 5s. This system will enable the scientific investigation of the use of microwaves for the purposes of driving current on spherical tokamaks as well as for solenoid free plasma start-up. The system will consist of two microwave sources (gyrotrons), their high-voltage power supplies, control systems, ancillary services, transmission lines and steerable in-vacuum quasi-optical launching systems. The EBW Control System is crucial for the remote operation of the entire system, featuring all aspects of control, data acquisition, data management, machine protection and personnel protection. Its design adopts a distributed architecture that consists of 5 sub-systems: 1. Personnel Access Safety Sub-system - providing personnel protection; 2. Launch Control Sub-system - controlling set up of transmission line and launch parameters; 3. Power Control Sub-system - controlling power supplies and gyrotron to achieve desired power output; 4. Operation Management Sub-system - providing slower timescale plant control and monitoring e.g. cooling water plant; and 5. Asset Protection Sub-system - providing primarily fast protection for the gyrotrons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d136bbc2-8715-49d1-8ee2-d9656beee2a6 |
| 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 | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2022 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d136bbc2-8715-49d1-8ee2-d9656beee2a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d136bbc2-8715-49d1-8ee2-d9656beee2a6
  24th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=49711&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

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