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title: "Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade"
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# Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfca3525-f084-4abc-9897-5fb9e62d68b1

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is conducting a procurement process for "Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade," which falls under the electricity, heating, solar, and nuclear energy industries. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 4 September 2021. The total value of the contract is £2,714,000, and it will commence on 24 September 2021 and conclude on 1 January 2024. The procurement method used is a selective process, following a multi-stage competitive dialogue procedure, which experienced challenges that led to a mini-competition among two remaining participants.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced microwave technology, particularly those producing microwave tubes, equipment, or fusion-related technologies. Companies that can deliver innovative solutions in scientific installations or technical planning services would be especially well-suited to compete. The specified requirement for near Mega-Watt level microwave heating indicates a niche for suppliers with strong technical capabilities and experience in the energy sector, particularly in high-performance products.

## Notice

The provision of applicable solutions; namely RF sources to provide near Mega-Watt level microwave heating and current drive for the MAST Upgrade experiment. Multi-stage Competitive Dialogue procedure. Competitive Dialogue Procedure experienced tendering difficulties after the Dialogue phase of the procurement exercise, as such a Mini- Competition process was established between the 2 remaining participants in the Competitive Dialogue to enable final tendering. Final tendering was undertaken via the following: FTN: 2021-541407 Contracts Finder:: 2f064bc1-4133-438e-bae5-ffe9eb30a73a The Contract Award Notice for this procedure: FTN: 2021/S 000-024005

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4961f619-d8ba-4846-a07d-2c24581a7c0b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2021 - 1 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,714,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KYOTO FUSIONEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 31711420 - Microwave tubes and equipment
- 31711422 - Microwave equipment
- 42664000 - Fusion equipment
- 45214630 - Scientific installations
- 71356400 - Technical planning services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2021 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4961f619-d8ba-4846-a07d-2c24581a7c0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4961f619-d8ba-4846-a07d-2c24581a7c0b
  28th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36169&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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