---
title: "Procurement of Glovebox for the preparation of Low Active Samples"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a18e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-01-31"
---

# Procurement of Glovebox for the preparation of Low Active Samples

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a18e

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has awarded a contract for the procurement of a glovebox for the preparation of Low Active Samples to Saffron Scientific Equipment Limited. The procurement falls under the Nuclear Safety Equipment category and was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 27th January 2023, with the delivery location specified as Culham, UKJ14.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of nuclear safety equipment or related goods to engage with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, providing clarity on the selected supplier and the contract details. Businesses looking to enhance their presence in the nuclear safety equipment industry would find this tender relevant for potential growth and collaboration opportunities.

## Notice

Procurement of glovebox for the preparation of Low Active Samples, suitable for the fitment of robotic manipulator arms.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of glovebox for the preparation of Low Active Samples, suitable for the fitment of robotic manipulator arms.

### Procurement Information

The Authority originally purchased Gloveboxes from Saffron Scientific following a compliant OJEU procedure in May 2017. We have elected to direct award in order to maintain compatibility of this safety critical component with our existing installation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002970-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFFRON SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35113210 - Nuclear safety equipment

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2023 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002970-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

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