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title: "Cryopump Production Friction Weld"
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# Cryopump Production Friction Weld

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ecbf3b0f-88de-4504-a0e6-99ac6b174c5a

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has initiated a procurement process seeking the production and delivery of 510 intermetallic friction welds for the MAST-U Double Beam Box (DBB) cryopump. This tender, titled "Cryopump Production Friction Weld," falls under the industry category of tubing and steel pressure vessels. The project is based in the South East of the United Kingdom. Currently, in the tender stage, key deadlines include the end of the tender period on 17 February 2025 and the contract period from 31 March 2025 to 29 August 2025. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and metallurgical processes, particularly those experienced in intermetallic friction welds. With a minimum contract value of £150,000 and a total value of £200,000, it is an excellent prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio by engaging in a high-profile project with the UKAEA. Companies with capabilities in producing high-precision components for scientific applications are well-suited to compete in this open tender process.

## Notice

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has the requirement for manufacturing and delivering 510 Intermetallic friction welds for MAST-U's Double Beam Box (DBB) cryopump. For full details, please see the Invitation to Tender available for download from the link within this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f428a2-ff7a-4d7b-92f5-9ef8c86c97b0 |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44164200 - Tubing
- 44615100 - Steel pressure vessels

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f428a2-ff7a-4d7b-92f5-9ef8c86c97b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f428a2-ff7a-4d7b-92f5-9ef8c86c97b0
  16th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89309&B=UKAEA
  Invitation to tender
- 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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