--- title: "Provision of Two E-Beam Physical Vapour Deposition Coaters" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038b2f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038b2f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038b2f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038b2f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "AWE PLC" published: "2022-12-12" --- # Provision of Two E-Beam Physical Vapour Deposition Coaters Buyer: AWE PLC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038b2f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038b2f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038b2f.json) ## Summary AWE Plc, a public body governed by public law in the Defence industry, located in Aldermaston, Reading, United Kingdom, is planning the procurement process for the provision of two E-Beam Physical Vapour Deposition Coaters. The deadline for submitting responses to the Request for Information (RFI) on the Defence Sourcing Portal is 30th January 2023. Interested bidders need to demonstrate their capabilities, experience, and capability to design and deliver the coaters in adherence to technical requirements specified by AWE. This tender opportunity by AWE Plc presents a chance for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector to engage in designing, manufacturing, and delivering precision equipment. Companies with experience in nuclear site equipment/services and expertise in designing and manufacturing technical equipment are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. AWE Plc requires bidders to align with their technical specifications and demonstrate a track record in similar projects to enhance their chances of success. ## Notice AWE Plc (Atomic Weapons Establishment) is seeking to purchase two e-beam physical vapour deposition coaters. The successful bidder will be required to design and manufacture the coaters in adherence to technical requirements set out by AWE. The bidder will also be required to deliver and install the coaters and provide through-life maintenance. ### Lot Information Lot 1 AWE Plc (Atomic Weapons Establishment) is seeking to purchase two e-beam physical vapour deposition coaters. The successful bidder will be required to design and manufacture the coaters in adherence to technical requirements set out by AWE. The bidder will also be required to deliver and install the coaters and provide through-life maintenance. To support the drafting of a future Invitation to Tender, AWE is requesting interested parties to submit responses to a Request for Information (RFI) available on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) Interested parties will need to register for a DSP account. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-contracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system/further-information-on-the-defence-sourcing-portal-dsp The RFI can be downloaded here: https://contracts.mod.uk/go/726685950184E831815D AWE requests interested bidders to reply to the RFI with a summary of their existing capabilities and experience. Respondents should also indicate if they would have the capability to build and deliver a system to the proposed design together with any prior experience of working on or supply of equipment/services to nuclear licensed sites. Details of all requested information can be found in the RFI document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035031-2022 | | 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, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jan 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | AWE PLC | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG7 4PR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Aldermaston | | Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 12 Dec 2022 at 10:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035031-2022 - 6 Dec 2022 at 16:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034546-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.awe.co.uk - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55439 - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/726685950184E831815D - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-contracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system/further-information-on-the-defence-sourcing-portal-dsp ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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