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title: "Supply of Simultaneous Thermal Analysis (STA) - Equipment for Corrosion and Oxidation Experiments"
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# Supply of Simultaneous Thermal Analysis (STA) - Equipment for Corrosion and Oxidation Experiments

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d65e1408-d06e-4c52-ab9f-1f7d2a145ce1

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is looking to appoint a supplier for the manufacture, supply, install and commissioning of Simultaneous Thermal Analysis (STA) equipment capable of offering Thermogravimetric (TGA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) analyses for understanding oxidation behaviour of materials in fusion reactor environments. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with a tender period ending on 26th September 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 28th October 2022 and the selected supplier must deliver the equipment by 1st March 2023.

This tender opportunity for the supply of STA equipment for corrosion and oxidation experiments by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-suited to compete in this open procedure procurement process. Interested businesses should note the critical deadlines of the tender period ending on 26th September 2022 and the equipment delivery deadline of 1st March 2023 to participate effectively in the procurement process.

## Notice

UKAEA intend to appoint a supplier for the manufacture, supply, install and commissioning of Simultaneous Thermal Analysis (STA) equipment that can offer Thermogravimetric (TGA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) analyses for understanding oxidation behaviour of STEP relevant materials under the extreme environment of a fusion reactor. Further information can be found in the service specification. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 28 October 2022 and the successful economic operator will deliver the equipment by 1 March 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f08c9aca-5281-45bf-af14-ae6e126e4457 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2022 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2022 at 19:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f08c9aca-5281-45bf-af14-ae6e126e4457

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f08c9aca-5281-45bf-af14-ae6e126e4457
  24th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=51902&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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