---
title: "Glovebox system with integrated furnaces for material corrosion studies - Lithium Corrosion Rig"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03958e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-05-31"
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# Glovebox system with integrated furnaces for material corrosion studies - Lithium Corrosion Rig

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03958e

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is looking to procure a glovebox system with integrated furnaces for material corrosion studies in the industrial machinery sector. The procurement is at the award stage, with MBraun Inertgas-Systeme GmbH as the active supplier. The contracting process has been completed, and the deadline for tender submissions was on 31st May 2023.

This tender from UKAEA presents an opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing industrial machinery to compete for supplying the required glovebox system. Companies specializing in corrosion testing equipment and materials development would be well-suited to pursue this opportunity. The procurement method used is an open procedure with quality as the main award criteria followed by price, providing a fair chance for various suppliers to engage in the process.

## Notice

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) wishes to procure a glove box system with two main subsystems. One, a lithium settling tank with furnace to allow for the precipitation of contamination. Two, a high temperature furnace and crucible set up, to for allow for the partial submerging of sample materials into a liquid metal bath to carry out corrosion testing as part of a screening program to support materials development.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) wishes to procure a glove box system with two main subsystems. One, a lithium settling tank with furnace to allow for the precipitation of contamination. Two, a high temperature furnace and crucible set up, to for allow for the partial submerging of sample materials into a liquid metal bath to carry out corrosion testing as part of a screening program to support materials development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015461-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MBRAUN INERTGAS-SYSTEME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 31 May 2023 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015461-2023
- 31 Jan 2023 at 15:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002962-2023
- 6 Jan 2023 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000393-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=58672&B=UKAEA
- 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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