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title: "Tritium Compatible Compressor For Materials Research Facility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f00a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-10-26"
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# Tritium Compatible Compressor For Materials Research Facility

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f00a

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is initiating a procurement process for a Tritium Compatible Compressor for its Materials Research Facility. This tender falls under the category of goods and is classified under the electromechanical equipment industry. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated on 17 January 2022. The delivery address for this project is located in Abingdon, UK (OX14 3DB).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering design services, compressors, and integrated engineering services. Companies equipped with the necessary technical capabilities in laboratory services and scientific engineering will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method, tendering, indicates a competitive bidding process, providing a platform for businesses looking to expand their footprint in research and development related to fusion technology.

## Notice

A tritium compatible sieverts rig, known as the Materials Testing Rig (MTR) is required to investigate the ideal hydrogen isotope adsorption/absorption characteristics of materials before progressing to the design of an experimental pressure swing ad/absorption experiment. The Materials Testing Rig (MTR) requires a small-scale tritium compatible compressor capable of supplying high-pressure tritium to the experiment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A tritium compatible sieverts rig, known as the Materials Testing Rig (MTR) is required to investigate the ideal hydrogen isotope adsorption/absorption characteristics of materials before progressing to the design of an experimental pressure swing ad/absorption experiment. The Materials Testing Rig (MTR) requires a small-scale tritium compatible compressor capable of supplying high-pressure tritium to the experiment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026781-2021 |
| 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 | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jan 2022 |
| 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

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 31720000 - Electromechanical equipment
- 42123000 - Compressors
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71323200 - Plant engineering design services
- 71340000 - Integrated engineering services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2021 at 13:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026781-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40264&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

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