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title: "Hot Cell Mechanical Test Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ff68"
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# Hot Cell Mechanical Test Equipment

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ff68

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently initiating a tender process for the "Hot Cell Mechanical Test Equipment" project, which falls under the goods category and is classified as servo-hydraulic test apparatus. This procurement, located at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, UK, has a value of £400,000 and aims to design, manufacture, and install mechanical test equipment within hot cells. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline extended to 12:00 pm on 16th February 2022. The procurement method is open, allowing for a broader range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying mechanical testing equipment. Companies that provide servo-hydraulic load frames, control hardware, or environmental conditioning equipment (such as furnaces and climate chambers) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, manufacturers with expertise in precision laboratory equipment and instruments for physical testing are encouraged to participate in this procurement, benefiting from the established reputation of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority in the fusion research sector.

## Notice

Design, manufacture and installation of Mechanical Test Equipment within Hot Cells at the Materials Research Facility at Culham Science Centre.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKAEA wishes to procure for the supply of mechanical test equipment for use in a new hot cell extension at its Materials Research Facility (MRF) at its Culham site in Oxfordshire. This will include: Supplying a servo-hydraulic load frame (the 'test instrument') with control hardware and software. Supplying sample environments (e.g. furnace(s) and climate chamber) for testing at sub-ambient and elevated temperature.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031622-2021 |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38542000 - Servo-hydraulic test apparatus
- 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 14:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031622-2021
- 9 Dec 2021 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030705-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40384&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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