---
title: "Test Cryostat with Cryocoolers and Vacuum Chamber"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032511"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-08-22"
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# Test Cryostat with Cryocoolers and Vacuum Chamber

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032511

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is planning a public procurement process for the provision of a cryostat with a closed cycle cryogenic cooling system. The tender, titled "Dry Test Cryostat, Current Leads and Power Supply With option for a Background Magnet," falls under the industrial machinery category. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a communication future notice date set for 23rd June 2022. The location specified for delivery is in Rotherham, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in designing and manufacturing cryogenic cooling systems and related equipment. Suppliers specialising in electromagnetic geophysical instruments and engineering design services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure with an accelerated rationale due to the urgency of the requirement, offering potential for growth for SMEs in the industry. Interested parties should closely review the tender specifications and criteria to prepare successful bids within the stipulated deadlines.

## Notice

The scope of this contract is to design, build, supply, install and commission a closed cycle test cryostat with, UUT cryogenic current leads, cryocoolers and vacuum chamber. It is to be capable of testing; UUTs comprising superconducting and 'resistive' materials such as Copper (Cu), austenitic steels and Aluminium Alloys

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this contract is to design, build, supply, install and commission a closed cycle test cryostat with, UUT cryogenic current leads, cryocoolers and vacuum chamber. It is to be capable of testing; UUTs comprising superconducting and 'resistive' materials such as Copper (Cu), austenitic steels and Aluminium Alloys

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023228-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £355,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICEOXFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels
- 44615000 - Pressure vessels
- 44615100 - Steel pressure vessels
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2022 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023228-2022
- 31 May 2022 at 09:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015151-2022
- 17 May 2022 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012931-2022
- 22 Mar 2022 at 20:09 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007799-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=47149&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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