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title: "Glovebox system with integrated furnaces for material corrosion studies - Lithium Corrosion Rig"
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# Glovebox system with integrated furnaces for material corrosion studies - Lithium Corrosion Rig

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca1b0b72-291e-477e-81b6-5ae519504083

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a contract for a glove box system with integrated furnaces for material corrosion studies - Lithium Corrosion Rig. The procurement falls under the industrial machinery category and has a contract value of £1,171,051. The contract was awarded to MBraun, with a contract period starting on 20th March 2023 and ending on 24th November 2023. The tender was open with a closing date for submissions on 6th February 2023. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure.

This tender issued by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority offers opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in industrial machinery and special-purpose machinery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for participation. The procurement presents a chance for eligible businesses to engage in the materials development process supported by UKAEA, potentially fostering business growth and innovation within the specified industry categories.

## Notice

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) wishes to procure a glove box system with two main subsystems. One, a lithium settling tank with furnace to allow for the precipitation of contamination. Two, a high temperature furnace and crucible set up, to for allow for the partial submerging of sample materials into a liquid metal bath to carry out corrosion testing as part of a screening program to support materials development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a14c720-bc1b-4cfe-bf91-024adf9aad9e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2023 - 24 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,171,051 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £546,621 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MBRAUN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 31 May 2023 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a14c720-bc1b-4cfe-bf91-024adf9aad9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a14c720-bc1b-4cfe-bf91-024adf9aad9e
  31st May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=58672&B=UKAEA
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  UKAEA

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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