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title: "Graphite Machining"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-11-16"
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# Graphite Machining

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de0e810d-28f0-4b30-a8d1-2bd050f6fd92

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has awarded a contract for the procurement of Graphite Machining services to Mersen UK Teesside Ltd. The contract period will run from 15th November 2023 to 1st August 2024. The procurement involves designing, machining, vacuum baking, assembly, inspection, and documentation of various items from free issue graphite. The tender had an open procedure with a tender period ending on 15th August 2023.

This procurement opportunity for Graphite Machining services presents a chance for businesses in the machine tools operated by laser and machining centres category to provide their expertise. The contract, valued at £60,000, is conducive for SMEs and offers the potential for further call-off purchases under the contract. The procurement location is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, providing a targeted opportunity for businesses in that area.

## Notice

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the Design Review, Machining, Vacuum Baking, Assembly, Inspection, QA and documentation of 11 Interceptor Plate Tiles, 14 Mirrors and 2 Interceptor plate test pieces from free issue graphite. Our initial purchase is for two test pieces to be provided. The Authority then wishes to purchase further items under the contract on a call-off basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde4c099-2b06-4f9d-9706-18e564ccce86 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2023 - 1 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERSEN UK TEESSIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 14814000 - Artificial graphite
- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
- 42612000 - Machining centre

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2023 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde4c099-2b06-4f9d-9706-18e564ccce86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde4c099-2b06-4f9d-9706-18e564ccce86
  16th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  Organisation Profile

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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