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title: "Evaluation trials for non-oxide ceramic composite pre-pregs"
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# Evaluation trials for non-oxide ceramic composite pre-pregs

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c643ef1d-dde5-4037-a347-bb81caa59c1f

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking to procure research and development services under the title "Evaluation trials for non-oxide ceramic composite pre-pregs". This tender involves evaluating the handleability and consolidation properties of non-oxide ceramic composite materials. The procurement, classified under CPV code 73000000 for research and development services and related consultancy services, is in the tender stage. It is an open procedure with the deadline for submissions on 3rd January 2025, and the contract period is set from 20th January 2025 to 31st March 2025, located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ceramics and research and development services, especially those with expertise in composite materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The project will allow the winning business to showcase their technological capabilities in handling and developing advanced materials, potentially leading to future contracts with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority and other organisations within the industry. Companies that can demonstrate effective R&D strategies and a track record of successful projects in similar fields will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

This procurement seeks to evaluate a set of non-oxide ceramic composite pre-preg materials by assessing their ability to consolidate and to form curved geometries. This assessment will be completed by analysing each pre-preg's handleability during lay-up, consolidated thickness, residual macro-porosity, and the presence of any defects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/011e6c9f-85aa-4db8-a57e-077169b256d9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 44111300 - Ceramics
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/011e6c9f-85aa-4db8-a57e-077169b256d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/011e6c9f-85aa-4db8-a57e-077169b256d9
  4th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=88235&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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