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title: "Fusion Futures: 2D and 3D Analysis of Ceramic to Metal Bonding for High Heat Flux Components"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047244"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-06-26"
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# Fusion Futures: 2D and 3D Analysis of Ceramic to Metal Bonding for High Heat Flux Components

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047244

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking suppliers for a procurement titled "Fusion Futures: 2D and 3D Analysis of Ceramic to Metal Bonding for High Heat Flux Components" in the goods category of vacuum ovens. The work involves analysing ceramic to metal bonding in microwave sources for joints that face high thermal flux loads. The procurement is at the tender stage with an estimated total value of £75,000. The deadline for this opportunity is March 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses capable of utilising 3D x-ray tomography, Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM), and specialised SEM for thermal and mechanical testing. Companies well-versed in working with high-tech materials and technologies, with expertise in high heat flux components, are ideal candidates to bid for this contract. The tender is hosted by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, a public body focusing on fusion research, located in Abingdon, United Kingdom.

## Notice

The objective of this work package is to analyse the ceramic to metal bonding used in the microwave sources on joints that encounters excessively high thermal flux loads. The work scope envisioned is for a supplier with the capabilities of utilising 3D x-ray tomography, Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) and an SEM with the capability of thermal and mechanical testing with simultaneous microstructural observations with both spatial and temporal resolution capabilities (hereafter referred to as specialist SEM).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this work package is to develop microwave vacuum windows 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 WR-## rectangular waveguide * Small circular or rectangular window with ceramic having a high index of refraction) The bonding should be compatible with ultra-high vacuum applications with leak rates kept below 10-9mbar/(l*s) The ceramic material is to be determined based on the suppliers capability, materials index of refraction and microwave transmission efficiency over the range of 25 to 400GHz. The metallic material is preferred to be either Aluminium (allow 6061 or 6062) and copper (CuCrZr). The estimated budget for this is PS50,000. 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/019582-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 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 | £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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 42942200 - Vacuum ovens
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79930000 - Specialty design services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2024 at 15:34 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019582-2024
- 24 Jun 2024 at 15:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019348-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83020&B=UKAEA
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

## Provenance

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