---
title: "Ceramic to Metal Bonding for microwave windows in ultra-high vacuum boundaries For STEP"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046ec9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-06-10"
---

# Ceramic to Metal Bonding for microwave windows in ultra-high vacuum boundaries For STEP

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046ec9

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has published a tender with the title "Ceramic to Metal Bonding for microwave windows in ultra-high vacuum boundaries For STEP". The procurement falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services. This tender is currently at the planning stage. The tender value is £50,000. The deadline for future notices is set for 19th August 2024.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in design and execution of research and development services. Companies with expertise in manufacturing ceramic components and working with ultra-high vacuum technology would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested businesses can find further information on the UK Atomic Energy Authority's website and the procurement portal.

## Notice

The objective of this PIN is to develop microwave vacuum windows based on the design specifications for either circular or rectangular waveguide.There will be two general applications in which a ceramic is inserted into a waveguide or metallic wall: * Standard rectangular waveguide from WR-02 to WR-28 * Small circular or rectangular window with ceramic having a high index of refraction)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this PIN is to develop microwave vacuum windows based on the design specifications for either circular or rectangular waveguide.There will be two general applications in which a ceramic is inserted into a waveguide or metallic wall: * Standard rectangular waveguide from WR-02 to WR-28 * Small circular or rectangular window with ceramic having a high index of refraction) Additional information: Please refer to the attached document for further information regarding this PIN.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017908-2024 |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2024 at 15:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017908-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=82523&B=UKAEA
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

## Provenance

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