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title: "AR Coating for ITER Windows Qualification Programme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e61cf210-5f96-4dac-808b-590a4ba230da"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# AR Coating for ITER Windows Qualification Programme

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e61cf210-5f96-4dac-808b-590a4ba230da

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority awarded a contract for the "AR Coating for ITER Windows Qualification Programme" to CILAS. The procurement involved laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total contract value of GBP 137,860. The contract period is from January 25, 2023, to September 30, 2023. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on May 5, 2022. The address for delivery includes locations like British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents business opportunities for companies involved in the design and execution of research and development for laboratory equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit from engaging in this procurement process. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is the buying organization for this contract, providing a link to further information about the entity involved. Businesses with expertise in optical and precision equipment are well-suited to compete for this contract and contribute to the ITER nuclear fusion reactor containment vessel project.

## Notice

To qualify a number of anti-reflective coatings for use on fused silica windows for the ITER nuclear fusion reactor containment vessel. The coatings are to be applied to fused silica windows and samples free-issued by the United Kingdom's Atomic Energy Authority's Special Techniques Group (UKAEA-STG), who is managing the activity. 1.2. The materials supplied will be used for the qualification of optical viewport processes which will be used for nuclear boundary components on the ITER fusion reactor

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebec91e1-2674-47f7-927f-3dbbb7532622 |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,860 |
| 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 | CILAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2023 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebec91e1-2674-47f7-927f-3dbbb7532622

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebec91e1-2674-47f7-927f-3dbbb7532622
  21st April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=45815&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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