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title: "Diffusion Bonding Furnace"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039b0c"
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# Diffusion Bonding Furnace

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039b0c

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has completed a procurement process for the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of a diffusion bonding furnace at their facilities in Culham, Oxfordshire. This tender, titled "Diffusion Bonding Furnace", falls under the industry category of industrial or laboratory furnaces (CPV code 42300000) and was conducted using a competitive dialogue procurement method. The procurement process commenced with initial planning in January 2023, moved through the tendering stages with key updates in February, March, and July 2024, and reached the award stage in January 2025. The contract was awarded to HHV Ltd., who will deliver a solution capable of creating diffusion bonded joints and components for materials like tungsten and CuCrZr alloys.

Securing this contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in advanced industrial machinery and technologies. Businesses involved in manufacturing high-performance materials, those with expertise in vacuum and high-temperature processes, or SMEs targeting opportunities in sustainable nuclear energy research would find this tender particularly suitable. The competitive dialogue process used in this tender allows for an in-depth exchange of ideas and solutions between the buyer and suppliers, ensuring the procurement meets high technical and performance standards while fostering innovation and collaboration. Such engagements can lead to long-term partnerships and provide a foothold in further advanced material and energy sector projects.

## Notice

UKAEA researches fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. As part of a renovation and upgrade plan of the Special Techniques Group (STG) capabilities, new diffusion bonding equipment has been identified to be added as a key capability. This project's scope shall include the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of a diffusion bonding furnace for UKAEA's facilities at Oxfordshire. The requirement is to procure a capability to create diffusion bonded joints and components for specified materials. Currently, in fusion, there is an increased interest in tungsten and its alloys & CuCrZr components. Diffusion bonding is envisaged as one of the most promising techniques to joint this material. This procurement will be via a Competitive Dialogue process.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) was formed in 1954 when the British Government set up a new body to oversee the nation's nuclear research programme. UKAEA is a non-departmental public body (NDPB), under the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). UKAEA researches fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. As part of a renovation and upgrade plan of the Special Techniques Group (STG) capabilities, new diffusion bonding equipment has been identified to be added as a key capability. This project's scope shall include the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of a diffusion bonding furnace for UKAEA's facilities at Oxfordshire. The requirement is to procure a capability to create diffusion bonded joints and components for specified materials. Currently, in fusion, there is an increased interest in tungsten and its alloys & CuCrZr components. Diffusion bonding is envisaged as one of the most promising techniques to joint this material. This procurement will be via a Competitive Dialogue process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000115-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2025 at 16:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000115-2025
- 19 Jul 2024 at 12:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022500-2024
- 27 Mar 2024 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010084-2024
- 17 Feb 2023 at 12:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004875-2023
- 26 Jan 2023 at 17:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002494-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=59251&B=UKAEA
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=79938&B=UKAEA
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

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