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title: "UKAEA Mechanical Testing for ITER Windows Qualification Programme"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# UKAEA Mechanical Testing for ITER Windows Qualification Programme

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fef9db13-9a88-421c-9938-cb381500d2dc

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has awarded a contract for the UKAEA Mechanical Testing for ITER Windows Qualification Programme. This service contract involved the testing of fused silica components for the UKAEA-STG. The contract had a value of GBP 27,000 and was completed under an open procedure. The tender period ended on 27th May 2022, and the contract period was from 28th May 2022 to 29th May 2022.

This procurement process offers opportunities for businesses interested in test and evaluation services within the nuclear industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender, and businesses located in the UK and across the world can participate. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, based in Abingdon, England, initiated this tender and awarded the contract to a large-scale supplier. Businesses offering mechanical testing and related services could find this opportunity beneficial for their growth and expansion.

## Notice

To perform mechanical testing of fused silica components forthe United Kingdom's Atomic Energy Authority's Special Techniques Group (UKAEA-STG), based on the specification which was provided by the ITER Organisation. The test results will be used for the qualification of optical viewports which will be used asnuclear boundary components on the ITER fusion reactor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce16dd82-25e8-422b-bb5d-de42f954f3dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2023 - 5 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NOT AWARDED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 4 May 2023 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce16dd82-25e8-422b-bb5d-de42f954f3dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce16dd82-25e8-422b-bb5d-de42f954f3dd
  4th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=46698&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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