---
title: "Vacuum Pumping Challenges - RFI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028f53"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-02-02"
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# Vacuum Pumping Challenges - RFI

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028f53

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is initiating a tender process titled "Vacuum Pumping Challenges - RFI", focusing on the procurement of vacuum pumps within the goods industry category. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a total estimated value of £500,000. The RFI aims to engage with vacuum manufacturers and suppliers to explore state-of-the-art vacuum pump technologies relevant to the UKAEA's ongoing research activities for the STEP programme. Interested parties should note that a future notice regarding this procurement is expected to be published by 1 April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vacuum technology, research and development, particularly those engaged in producing vacuum pumps or providing consultancy services within the nuclear industry. Companies well-positioned to compete could include manufacturers of vacuum equipment, suppliers of related technologies, and firms offering technical consultancy for research and development in fusion energy. Engaging in this process may facilitate access to the growing energy sector in the UK, leveraging expertise to support innovative designs critical for the UKAEA's objectives.

## Notice

The purpose of this RFI is to start the engagement with vacuum manufacturers and suppliers to understand the state-of-the-art of vacuum pumps and research activities that would facilitate UKAEA's vacuum design activities for the STEP programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this RFI is to start the engagement with vacuum manufacturers and suppliers to understand the state-of-the-art of vacuum pumps and research activities that would facilitate UKAEA's vacuum design activities for the STEP programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002045-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 42122450 - Vacuum pumps
- 42152000 - Parts of nuclear reactors
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2021 at 12:20 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002045-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36443&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

## Provenance

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