---
title: "Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02896f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-01-11"
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# Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02896f

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has initiated a tender titled "Microwave Heating Sources for MAST Upgrade," aimed at procuring microwave tubes and equipment for a value of £5,000,000. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12th February 2021. This procurement falls under the goods category and covers the provision of RF sources for microwave heating and current drive necessary for the MAST Upgrade experiment, located in Abingdon, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in microwave technology and fusion research. Companies capable of navigating a Multi-Stage Competitive Dialogue procedure will find this a fitting opportunity, as will those involved in the development of high-power RF sources and technical planning services in the energy sector. The nature of the requirements suggests a strong fit for businesses that can deliver innovative solutions and meet specific technical criteria outlined in the procurement documents.

## Notice

The provision of applicable solutions; namely RF sources to provide near Mega-Watt level microwave heating and current drive for the MAST Upgrade experiment. Multi-Stage Competitive Dialogue procedure.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of applicable solutions; namely RF sources to provide near Mega-Watt level microwave heating and current drive for the MAST Upgrade experiment. Multi-Stage Competitive Dialogue procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000539-2021 |
| 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 | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 31711420 - Microwave tubes and equipment
- 31711422 - Microwave equipment
- 42664000 - Fusion equipment
- 45214630 - Scientific installations
- 71356400 - Technical planning services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2021 at 19:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000539-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36169&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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