---
title: "Superconducting Magnet"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02dedb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-09-09"
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# Superconducting Magnet

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dedb

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is initiating a procurement process for the purchase of a superconducting solenoid, with an estimated value of £150,000. This contract falls under the industry category of magnets and is planned to be located at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, UK. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 11th October 2021. The contract is being pursued under a tender process, and interested parties should note the specific requirements outlined for the equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced engineering and scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing superconducting magnets or similar technology. Companies that are well-versed in cryogenic systems, power supply integration, and programmable controls will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. The specified criteria may also attract innovative firms capable of delivering high-performance solutions for experimental setups within the fusion research sector.

## Notice

For an experimental setup, UKAEA wishes to procure a superconducting solenoid. One type of experiment performed with the solenoid will be field cooling of bulk superconductors. The preference is for a conduction-cooled helium-free magnet.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For an experimental setup, UKAEA wishes to procure a superconducting solenoid. One type of experiment performed with the solenoid will be field cooling of bulk superconductors. The preference is for a conduction-cooled helium-free magnet. The parameters of the solenoid are anticipated to be in the following range: The field at the magnet centre is vertical Access to the solenoid field is at room temperature via a re-entrant tail from beneath or above the cryostat. Tail room temperature bore: 60-70 mm The warm bore extends at least 50 or 60 mm above the solenoid mid plane, but as low as reasonably practicable Peak field in bore: 6 T or up to 8 T maximum Field homogeneity within a cylinder 10 mm long and 40 mm radius, centre coincident with that of the solenoid: +-0.5% or better Sweep rate: zero to maximum field in 60 min or less Persistence: to be decided The experimental setup may require this magnet to be moved in horizontal and/or vertical direction while de-energised. The scope of the delivery will include: Magnet, cryostat and cold head assembly Compressor and flexible lines Power supply Programmable magnet control system Factory and site acceptance test

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022380-2021 |
| 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 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31630000 - Magnets

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2021 at 11:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022380-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39539&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

## Provenance

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