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title: "H3AT- Roughing Pumps"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032a2b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# H3AT- Roughing Pumps

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032a2b

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently seeking tenders for the procurement of 12 vacuum roughing pumps, specifically scroll type, as part of the construction of the H3AT Facility located at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The tender, categorised under goods and related to engineering services, has an estimated value of £225,000 and falls under an open procurement method. Suppliers are required to submit their bids by 12:00 on 4th May 2022, marking the end of the tender period. The contract duration is set for 210 days following the award, which will commence on the same date as the bid opening.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vacuum technology, engineering design, and related scientific services. Companies that can provide high-quality vacuum pumps and associated equipment are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, firms with experience in handling innovative technologies relevant to tritium and deuterium applications could stand out in their proposals. Engaging in this process not only allows businesses to contribute to cutting-edge projects but also helps them establish connections within the public procurement sector.

## Notice

UKAEA wishes to tender for 12-off vacuum roughing pumps (envisioned to be scroll type - please see 5.1 Specs document for further detail), control units and associated cabling for use within the new H3AT Facility currently in construction on the UKAEA Culham site. These pumps will be for use in a number of sub-systems for pumping tritium and deuterium mixtures with trace impurities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKAEA wishes to tender for 12-off vacuum roughing pumps (envisioned to be scroll type - please see 5.1 Specs document for further detail), control units and associated cabling for use within the new H3AT Facility currently in construction on the UKAEA Culham site. These pumps will be for use in a number of sub-systems for pumping tritium and deuterium mixtures with trace impurities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009104-2022 |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | £225,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 5 Apr 2022 at 12:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009104-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=45634&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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