---
title: "H3AT- Roughing Pumps (Developmental)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e09c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-09-14"
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# H3AT- Roughing Pumps (Developmental)

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e09c

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is planning a tender for the procurement of 15 vacuum roughing pumps, associated controllers and cabling, intended for use in the Tritium Plant at the new H3AT Facility under construction in Culham, Abingdon (postal code OX14 3DB). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the tender identified as T/DB185/21. The anticipated date for the future notice is 20 December 2021, indicating that businesses should prepare for the upcoming tender launch.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and manufacturers in the field of vacuum pumps and related engineering services. Companies that specialise in the development, engineering, and supply of technical equipment for the nuclear or scientific sectors would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the UKAEA can facilitate growth in the high-tech and energy industries, especially in the context of cutting-edge fusion research initiatives.

## Notice

UKAEA wishes to engage with potential prime contractors, SME's, vacuum pump manufacturers for the development and supply of 15-off vacuum roughing pumps for use with tritium, associated controllers and cabling. Quantities to be confirmed following preliminary and detailed design. These pumps will be for use in a number of sub-systems that will make up the Tritium Plant located within the new H3AT Facility currently in construction on the UKAEA Culham site.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKAEA wishes to engage with potential prime contractors, SME's, vacuum pump manufacturers for the development and supply of 15-off vacuum roughing pumps for use with tritium, associated controllers and cabling. Quantities to be confirmed following preliminary and detailed design. These pumps will be for use in a number of sub-systems that will make up the Tritium Plant located within the new H3AT Facility currently in construction on the UKAEA Culham site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022830-2021 |
| 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 | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Dec 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 09343000 - Radioactive materials
- 42122450 - Vacuum pumps
- 42124320 - Parts of vacuum pumps
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71323000 - Engineering-design services for industrial process and production
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
- 71340000 - Integrated engineering services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2021 at 14:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022830-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39588&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

## Provenance

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