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title: "Micro-tensile testing machine for in-situ use in a scanning electron microscope"
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# Micro-tensile testing machine for in-situ use in a scanning electron microscope

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea4debc4-d718-4e80-ba58-b0c6d64aa66d

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is inviting tenders for a micro-tensile testing machine, aimed at enhancing the UK's leadership in sustainable nuclear energy. This procurement, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 10 December 2021. The contract, valued at £125,000, will commence on 11 January 2022 and conclude on 31 March 2022. The delivery location for this project is in the South East of England, at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specializing in precision measuring instruments and testing apparatus. Companies that produce or supply laboratory equipment, especially those with capabilities for high-temperature and low-temperature tensile testing, would be well positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses that are adept at meeting the specific technical requirements outlined in the tender will have significant growth potential by securing contracts with a leading authority in fusion power development.

## Notice

UKAEA's principal mission is to lead the commercial development of fusion power and related technology and position the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. This Invitation to Tender invites Potential Suppliers to submit a tender that may lead to an award of contract for the provision of: a micro-tensile testing machine for in-situ use within a scanning electron microscope, capable of performing tensile testing on small scale specimens at temperatures within the ranges of -150degC to room temperature and room temperature to at least 550degC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625f585d-5f78-4b24-8cf6-6436c095b896 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2021 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625f585d-5f78-4b24-8cf6-6436c095b896

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625f585d-5f78-4b24-8cf6-6436c095b896
  19th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40822&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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