---
title: "Rough Vacuum Storage for LCR Lithium Material and Samples"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041160"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-11-02"
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# Rough Vacuum Storage for LCR Lithium Material and Samples

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041160

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is planning a procurement process for the provision of a vacuum storage solution as part of the Lithium Corrosion Rig project. The tender, titled "Rough Vacuum Storage for LCR Lithium Material and Samples," falls under the services category in the research and development industry. The requirement includes detailed design and construction of vacuum chambers, pipework, pump, and pressure gauges. The supplier is expected to deliver the solution by 31st March 2024, with responses due by 17th November 2023.

This opportunity presented by UKAEA's planned tender can benefit businesses specializing in vacuum storage solutions and equipment manufacturing. Companies capable of designing and constructing vacuum chambers, pipework, and control systems would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, providing interested businesses with time to prepare and submit their proposals before the specified deadlines. This tender offers a chance for businesses to partner with UKAEA on an innovative project in the fusion research sector.

## Notice

UKAEA is seeking a supplier to provide a vacuum storage solution as part of the Lithium Corrosion Rig project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the detailed design and construction of one simple to operate vacuum storage solution to hold bulk lithium material, and lithiated samples. The complete vacuum storage system is required to include vacuum chambers, pipework, pump, pressure gauges and controls, and has the following specification: 4.1. Comprise of a minimum of one storage chamber consisting of an approximately 16" (inch) cube, preferably two chambers. 4.2. Chamber to contain shelving, with the minimum use of plastics. 4.3. System to be capable of holding a 0.1-10 millibar pressure. 4.4. Have vacuum chambers comprised of solid stainless steel to minimise lithium incompatibility. 4.5. No aluminium components in the chamber, and minimum use of plastics throughout. 4.6. Include all fittings, pipework, valves, and appropriate pump. 4.7. Preferably mounted to frame or enclosure. The supplier will be required to deliver the storage solution to UKAEA, including all design documentation, manuals, and certification of conformity, by 31st March 2024. Please provide a response to the attached PIN to the listed contact by 12:00 Friday 17th November 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032488-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2023 at 16:20 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032488-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=74731&B=UKAEA
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

## Provenance

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