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title: "Cryogenic Test Dewar With Background Magnet, Test Piece Current Leads and Variable Temperature Insert"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029c5c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-03-16"
---

# Cryogenic Test Dewar With Background Magnet, Test Piece Current Leads and Variable Temperature Insert

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029c5c

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is initiating a procurement process for a "Cryogenic Test Dewar With Background Magnet, Test Piece Current Leads and Variable Temperature Insert." This process falls under the category of research and development services and aims to engage manufacturers capable of designing and manufacturing components related to cryostats with integral superconducting magnets. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a planned value of £180,000 and a communication dated for future notices on 28th May 2021. This initiative is set to take place at various locations across the UK, including the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in cryogenic technology, superconducting magnets, and the related industrial machinery sectors. Companies with expertise in manufacturing high amperage low voltage cryogenic leads or Variable Temperature Inserts would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process can enhance business growth through collaboration with a leading public authority in fusion research.

## Notice

The purpose of this RFI is to start the engagement with manufacturers of cryostats with integral superconducting magnets, who may also have the capability to design / manufacture high amperage low voltage cryogenic leads, in addition to a Variable Temperature Insert (VTI).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this RFI is to start the engagement with manufacturers of cryostats with integral superconducting magnets, who may also have the capability to design / manufacture high amperage low voltage cryogenic leads, in addition to a Variable Temperature Insert (VTI).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005355-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2021 at 20:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005355-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37169&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

## Provenance

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