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title: "Test Cryostat with Cryocoolers and Vacuum Chamber"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# Test Cryostat with Cryocoolers and Vacuum Chamber

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc4de045-e692-47b6-83de-0dfc51e75592

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking suppliers for the contract titled "Test Cryostat with Cryocoolers and Vacuum Chamber." This effort falls within the industrial machinery sector and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with responses due by 6th June 2022. The total value of the contract is £300,000, with a minimum threshold of £299,999, and the contract period will commence on 18th July 2022, lasting until 18th July 2023. The contract will utilise an open procurement method for supplier selection.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in cryogenic technology, industrial machinery, and engineering services. Companies capable of designing, building, and installing complex scientific equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the focus on SMEs, this is an excellent chance for smaller enterprises to showcase their expertise in delivering specialised goods and services to a prominent authority in the energy sector.

## Notice

The scope of this contract is to design, build, supply, install and commission a closed cycle test cryostat with, UUT cryogenic current leads, cryocoolers and vacuum chamber. It is to be capable of testing; UUTs comprising superconducting and 'resistive' materials such as Copper (Cu), austenitic steels and Aluminium Alloys

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e71119b6-8a16-4729-8906-9cf28961cfd5 |
| 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 | 17 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2022 - 18 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels
- 44615000 - Pressure vessels
- 44615100 - Steel pressure vessels
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 17 May 2022 at 17:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e71119b6-8a16-4729-8906-9cf28961cfd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e71119b6-8a16-4729-8906-9cf28961cfd5
  17th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=47149&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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