---
title: "Mirror Steering System of the MAST-U EBW system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0306ce"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# Mirror Steering System of the MAST-U EBW system

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0306ce

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking suppliers for the "Mirror Steering System of the MAST-U EBW system," classified under engineering services. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an anticipated future notice date set for 18 April 2022. The project entails the design, manufacture, and assembly of a mirror steering system for a vacuum vessel, aimed at enhancing plasma heating and current drive systems. This initiative is based at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering design and mechanical services, particularly those experienced in innovative manufacturing techniques for high-tech applications. Companies capable of providing advanced solutions in vacuum technology and plasma systems will find this procurement particularly relevant. The successful collaboration on this project will not only enhance existing capabilities but could also lead to further contracts within the UK’s fusion research sector.

## Notice

This is a PIN for the design, manufacture and assembly of a mirror steering system for use in a vacuum vessel. The scope of this PIN is to outline the concept design and requirements for the mirror steering system in preparation for a formal bid process, and understand the capability and capacity of industry, via supplier responses, to undertake the future project. The EBW launcher is part of a plasma heating and current drive system that involves microwaves being directed into the plasma at a specific set of angles. The microwave beam enters the Vacuum Vessel from a specific port, and then is reflected through two sets of mirrors before injection into the plasma.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a PIN for the design, manufacture and assembly of a mirror steering system for use in a vacuum vessel. The scope of this PIN is to outline the concept design and requirements for the mirror steering system in preparation for a formal bid process, and understand the capability and capacity of industry, via supplier responses, to undertake the future project. The EBW launcher is part of a plasma heating and current drive system that involves microwaves being directed into the plasma at a specific set of angles. The microwave beam enters the Vacuum Vessel from a specific port, and then is reflected through two sets of mirrors before injection into the plasma. The first set are fixed and are not part of the scope of this PIN. The second set of these mirrors is to be steerable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002937-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Apr 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 10:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002937-2022
- 4 Jan 2022 at 12:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000057-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=42026&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

## Provenance

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