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title: "Metal Melting/Casting Test Rig"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a985"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# Metal Melting/Casting Test Rig

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a985

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently engaged in an open procurement process titled "Metal Melting/Casting Test Rig," aimed at acquiring a metal melting furnace designed for experimental research. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the classification of "Smelting furnaces" (CPV code: 42330000). This tender is taking place at the UKAEA Culham site, located in Abingdon, United Kingdom. The tender period is set to close on 24 May 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 11 June 2021, lasting until 15 January 2022. An amendment has been made to extend the submission deadline in response to bidder feedback.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in equipment design and manufacturing, particularly those with expertise in handling high-temperature and radiologically controlled materials. Companies offering engineering services related to mechanical design, as well as those involved in research and development of industrial equipment for experimental purposes, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With a budget of £400,000, this project aims to enhance the technological capabilities of metal melting processes, thereby fostering innovation in the industry.

## Notice

The design, build, and commission of a metal melting furnace for the use of experimental testing and research. Aims of the research are to test metal melting, separation, volume reduction, and radiological contamination and the furnace purchased should allow such investigations to occur, while also aiding in the advancement of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) of the process. The metal melting furnace should be able to heat to a temperature of 1,750degC. The rig (for purposes here called 'Rig 1') should have a capacity of 200 - 500 milliliters melt volume with a footprint of less than 3m x 3m x 3m and able to handle radioactive materials with a tritium content

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The design, build, and commission of a metal melting furnace for the use of experimental testing and research. Aims of the research are to test metal melting, separation, volume reduction, and radiological contamination and the furnace purchased should allow such investigations to occur, while also aiding in the advancement of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) of the process. The metal melting furnace should be able to heat to a temperature of 1,750degC. The rig (for purposes here called 'Rig 1') should have a capacity of 200 - 500 milliliters melt volume with a footprint of less than 3m x 3m x 3m and able to handle radioactive materials with a tritium content

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010255-2021 |
| 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 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2021 - 15 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 42330000 - Smelting furnaces
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
- 90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste

## Release History

- 11 May 2021 at 11:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010255-2021
- 23 Apr 2021 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008724-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37644&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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