--- title: "Magnet Safety Test Facility" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d264" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d264" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d264.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d264.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2021-08-09" --- # Magnet Safety Test Facility Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d264 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d264) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d264.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Magnet Safety Test Facility, initiated by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), is currently in the planning stage. This tender falls under the goods procurement category within the electrical machinery and equipment industry, specifically aimed at enhancing the UK’s standing in fusion research and development. The tender is titled "Magnet Safety Test Facility," and it focuses on providing operational conditions for testing safety systems in large superconducting magnets used in fusion plants. Interested parties should note that future notices related to this procurement are expected on or after 1st November 2021, with delivery addresses located throughout the UK. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in electrical machinery, power systems, and experimental development services. Companies that manufacture power converters, emergency power supplies, or machinery for liquefying gases may find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. The emphasis on safety in fusion energy systems underscores the demand for reliable and innovative technology solutions, making it an exciting prospect for firms looking to expand their footprint in the energy sector. ## Notice The UK Government has given UKAEA the goal to maintain the UK's position as a world leader in fusion research and development. As part of this a facility is being considered to provide fully representative fusion power plant operational conditions under which magnet safety systems can be tested. Large superconducting magnets of the type used in fusion plants store an enormous amount of energy, up to tens of gigajoules. It is critical for the safety and availability of future fusion plants that they are equipped with systems that can extract this stored energy effectively and reliably over the lifetime of the plant. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The UK Government has given UKAEA the goal to maintain the UK's position as a world leader in fusion research and development. As part of this a facility is being considered to provide fully representative fusion power plant operational conditions under which magnet safety systems can be tested. Large superconducting magnets of the type used in fusion plants store an enormous amount of energy, up to tens of gigajoules. It is critical for the safety and availability of future fusion plants that they are equipped with systems that can extract this stored energy effectively and reliably over the lifetime of the plant. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019189-2021 | | 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 | 9 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 31121110 - Power converters - 31174000 - Power supply transformers - 31218000 - Busbars - 31630000 - Magnets - 31682530 - Emergency power supplies - 33113100 - Magnetic resonance scanners - 42511200 - Machinery for liquefying air or other gases - 73120000 - Experimental development services ## Release History - 9 Aug 2021 at 11:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019189-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39149&B=UK - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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