---
title: "STEP HCD VNA 170 GHz"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04bda3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-11-21"
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# STEP HCD VNA 170 GHz

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bda3

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has announced the planning stage of a tender for the procurement of microwave equipment under the title "STEP HCD VNA 170 GHz." This tender, identified as "STEP T/RK007/2024," aims to build laboratory capability up to 170 GHz for STEP HCD, facilitating the development and testing of HCD and diagnostic components. The project is set to take place in the UK, focusing on goods within the industry category of electrical, electromagnetic, and mechanical treatment. The procurement process will officially start with a future notice date set for 20th January 2025, and the total estimated value for this tender is £450,000 GBP.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in high-frequency waveguide and PCB components, materials testing, and microwave technology. Companies that excel in component characterisation and calibration will find this tender particularly advantageous. By competing for this contract, businesses can significantly contribute to the advancement of the STEP HCD project and thereby promote innovation within the UK's microwave technology sector. Suppliers should ensure they meet the technical, economic, and suitability criteria detailed in the procurement documents to be considered for this opportunity.

## Notice

4.1. UKIFS is seeking to build laboratory capability up to 170 GHz for STEP HCD, for development and testing of HCD and diagnostic components. The VNA outlined in this PIN will form a central role in this laboratory, enabling design of high-frequency waveguide and PCB components, materials testing, component characterisation and calibration and magnet quench detection. This capability will accelerate STEP HCD development and expand UKIFS microwave technology transfer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

4.1. UKIFS is seeking to build laboratory capability up to 170 GHz for STEP HCD, for development and testing of HCD and diagnostic components. The VNA outlined in this PIN will form a central role in this laboratory, enabling design of high-frequency waveguide and PCB components, materials testing, component characterisation and calibration and magnet quench detection. This capability will accelerate STEP HCD development and expand UKIFS microwave technology transfer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037668-2024 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| 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

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 31711422 - Microwave equipment
- 33158000 - Electrical, electromagnetic and mechanical treatment

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2024 at 14:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037668-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87876&B=UKAEA
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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