--- title: "Fusion Futures: Development of a Gyrotron Cavity Test Rig" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047243" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047243" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047243.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047243.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2024-06-24" --- # Fusion Futures: Development of a Gyrotron Cavity Test Rig Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047243 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047243) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047243.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has initiated a tender process for the development of a Gyrotron Cavity Test Rig under the title "Fusion Futures". This tender falls under the services category and is planned to have a budget between £80,000 to £100,000. The work is expected to be completed by March 2025, with a contract duration of 8 months. The location for delivery is OX14 3DB, UK, with the buying organization based at Culham Campus, Abingdon, UK. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, and interested parties should take note of the future notice date of August 5, 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in engineering design services, design consultancy services, and specialty design services to participate in the development of innovative test rig technology for gyrotron cavities. Companies capable of meeting the technical requirements specified, particularly in thermal load simulation and testing, power density considerations, and cavity design adaptability, are well-suited to compete. The anticipated contract duration and budget provide a clear timeline and financial scope for potential suppliers to consider when preparing their proposals for this procurement opportunity. ## Notice The objective of this work package is to develop a test rig design for testing prototype gyrotron cavities simulating the: * Internal thermal load and associated cooling efficiency * Pressure forces * Vacuum compatibility The test rig would include a thermal head that is inserted into prototype cavities to mimic the induced ohmic loads from the cavity electric field profile. The head could be designed for a specific gyrotron cavity, but the concept adaptable to cavities with diameters in the range of 30 to 50mm, and cavity length 20 to 30mm. Ideally, the thermal profile would be close to consistent with the E-field's power deposition profile and capable of power densities exceeding 30MW/m2. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The objective of this work package is to develop a test rig design for testing prototype gyrotron cavities simulating the: * Internal thermal load and associated cooling efficiency * Pressure forces * Vacuum compatibility The test rig would include a thermal head that is inserted into prototype cavities to mimic the induced ohmic loads from the cavity electric field profile. The head could be designed for a specific gyrotron cavity, but the concept adaptable to cavities with diameters in the range of 30 to 50mm, and cavity length 20 to 30mm. Ideally, the thermal profile would be close to consistent with the E-field's power deposition profile and capable of power densities exceeding 30MW/m2. The test rig should include simplified interfaces for easy replacement of the cavity, while ensuring safe testing conditions. The estimated budget for this is between PS80,000 and PS100,000. This piece of work is required to be completed by March 2025, it is anticipated that this contract will be 8 months long. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019347-2024 | | 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 | 24 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Aug 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services - 79930000 - Specialty design services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2024 at 15:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019347-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83017&B=UKAEA - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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