--- title: "Fusion Futures: Microwave Test Facility" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047c54" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047c54" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047c54.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047c54.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2024-07-10" --- # Fusion Futures: Microwave Test Facility Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047c54 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047c54) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047c54.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has initiated a planned tender process for the project titled "Fusion Futures: Microwave Test Facility" in the services category. The objective is to develop requirements and pre-conceptual designs for a microwave test facility by February 2025. The project aims to test various components like gyrotron cavity and high-powered gyrotrons. The opportunity is expected to result in up to 5 contracts worth between £10,000 and £20,000 each. This tender presents business opportunities for firms interested in research consultancy services and technical analysis or consultancy services in the fusion research sector. Businesses capable of delivering on microwave source testing, high-powered microwave component testing, and other related services would be well-suited to compete. The contract, expected to be 4 months long, offers potential growth for firms looking to engage with cutting-edge technology in the United Kingdom's fusion research sector. ## Notice The objective of the wider project is to develop a requirements set and associated pre-conceptual design, for a microwave test facility. This test facility may include the ability to test any of the following: -Component level testing e.g. gyrotron cavity -High-powered gyrotrons -Novel source testing -Waveguide testing -Low power microwave testing -Launcher mechanical testing -Quasi-optical propagation testing The areas of primary interest for this opportunity are: -Microwave source testing -High-powered microwave component testing -Gyrotron cavity thermal test rig It is anticipated, subject to market engagement, that a maximum of 5 contracts will be awarded to parties with an interest in future use of such a facility. The estimated budget for each contract is between PS10,000 and PS20,000. This piece of work is required to be completed by the end of February 2025. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The objective of the wider project is to develop a requirements set and associated pre-conceptual design, for a microwave test facility. This test facility may include the ability to test any of the following: -Component level testing e.g. gyrotron cavity -High-powered gyrotrons -Novel source testing -Waveguide testing -Low power microwave testing -Launcher mechanical testing -Quasi-optical propagation testing The areas of primary interest for this opportunity are: -Microwave source testing -High-powered microwave component testing -Gyrotron cavity thermal test rig It is anticipated, subject to market engagement, that a maximum of 5 contracts will be awarded to parties with an interest in future use of such a facility. The estimated budget for each contract is between PS10,000 and PS20,000. This piece of work is required to be completed by the end of February 2025, it is anticipated that this contract will be 4 months long. The contract scope is proposed to include the following deliverables: -Definition of scope for an overall test facility -Definition of technical requirements for an overall test facility -Report of anticipated use of test facility -Definition of technical requirements for a gyrotron cavity test rig (additional scope) Additional information: A webinar will be held to further discuss the requirement, joining details can be found in supporting information on EU Supply. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021113-2024 | | 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 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2024 at 14:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021113-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83574&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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