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title: "STEP-WP5-Automated DIC Rig"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cb984c92-65a1-4725-875a-2bbcc11ff3ac"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2020-01-09"
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# STEP-WP5-Automated DIC Rig

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb984c92-65a1-4725-875a-2bbcc11ff3ac

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has initiated a tender for the "STEP-WP5-Automated DIC Rig," aimed at securing a concept study to develop a rig that employs Digital Image Correlation (DIC) for measuring material deformation under high-temperature test conditions. This procurement falls within the mechanical installations category and has a notable contract period commencing on 2nd March 2020 and concluding on 22nd June 2020. The open procedure tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 10th February 2020, and is intended for delivery in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those specialising in experimental development and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions for high-temperature testing environments may find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Competing firms should focus on demonstrating capabilities in engineering and material science to meet the rigorous testing requirements outlined in the tender.

## Notice

A concept study for a rig that can use DIC to measure deformation under test conditions, to small-scale samples subjected to high-temperature conditions within a vacuum pump enabled environment to demonstrate repeatable testing can be carried out using automated method to ultimately enable rapid material qualification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/663783c6-8ba0-44e3-a449-b0696fde19c4 |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 22 Jun 2020 |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73120000 - Experimental development services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2020 at 12:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/663783c6-8ba0-44e3-a449-b0696fde19c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/663783c6-8ba0-44e3-a449-b0696fde19c4
  9th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=31581&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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