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title: "STEP WP5 - Design and Supply of Test Rig and Chamber of SSTT"
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# STEP WP5 - Design and Supply of Test Rig and Chamber of SSTT

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ceda3e26-cead-4297-8008-65323c9a06c8

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is conducting a tender entitled "STEP WP5 - Design and Supply of Test Rig and Chamber of SSTT," aimed at enhancing small specimen test techniques within the nuclear industry. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract having been granted to Instron for a value of £96,339. The contract period commenced on 10th February 2020 and will conclude on 11th March 2021. This tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with delivery expected in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, mechanical installations, and research and development services. Companies with expertise in designing and supplying testing rigs, particularly those with experience in the nuclear sector, will find themselves well-placed to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive, fostering innovation and competition in this critical industry.

## Notice

Small specimen test techniques (SSTT) are of key importance for the nuclear industry, since they allow the characterisation of the mechanical properties using very small amounts of material, For STEP, SSTT will be key to maximise the data obtained from the irradiated volumes produced by fission test reactors or future facilities such as IFMIF-DONES. The programme, therefore, aims to develop capability and techniques to analyse localised points in components with complex geometries, heat affected zones or coatings. To support this development, UKAEA wishes to procure a test rig that can perform uniaxial tests on small samples subjected to low and high temperature.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abd4c8d4-5dd3-4dbd-970c-4e4902d6723f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2020 - 11 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,339 |
| 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 | INSTRON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45 - Construction work
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2020 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abd4c8d4-5dd3-4dbd-970c-4e4902d6723f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abd4c8d4-5dd3-4dbd-970c-4e4902d6723f
  3rd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30977&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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