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title: "Wire Saw Rig"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# Wire Saw Rig

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbad2c0f-5393-48db-b2d7-6cac6364bb8e

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is conducting an open tender for the procurement of a Wire Saw Rig, aimed at facilitating the cutting of large-scale components made of materials such as stainless steel and Inconel. This procurement falls under the electrical equipment and apparatus category and is located in Abingdon, England. The tender period concludes on 25th February 2022, with the contract scheduled to commence on 26th February 2022 and end on 31st March 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and machinery sectors, particularly those specialising in electromechanical and industrial machinery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement is suited for their capabilities. Competing companies should have experience in supplying machinery for mining, construction, and rock-cutting applications, positioning themselves to contribute to significant projects within the energy sector.

## Notice

As part of an existing project, UKAEA (the Client) have a requirement to demonstrate feasibility of size reducing large components made from materials including stainless steel, Inconel, Copper, Tungsten. Following an optioneering process, diamond wire cutting has been selected as the preferred technology for this purpose. This specification details the requirements for the procurement of diamond wire saw equipment to be used in large scale cutting trials to demonstrate feasibility of size reducing metre-scale stainless-steel components.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca85b363-99d5-447f-99af-261879186bf2 |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 31720000 - Electromechanical equipment
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 43122000 - Coal or rock-cutting machinery

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2022 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca85b363-99d5-447f-99af-261879186bf2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca85b363-99d5-447f-99af-261879186bf2
  31st January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=43091&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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