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title: "Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for MAST-U"
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# Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for MAST-U

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c2b1

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has completed a procurement process titled "Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for MAST-U," under the category of steel pressure vessels. This procurement took place at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon (UKJ14 region). The process followed an open procedure and reached the award stage on 30th June 2025, with the contract valued at £435,624. INOX India Limited was selected as the supplier for this contract. The procurement was governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring compliance with European Union directives.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the steel manufacturing and cryogenic equipment sectors, especially those specialising in high-quality pressure vessel production. Companies with capabilities in stainless steel fabrication, welding, cryogenic applications, and those equipped to handle rigorous quality assurance processes would find this tender attractive. Additionally, businesses focused on enhancing supply chain resilience and equal opportunity can find further growth prospects given the high importance placed on social value in the award criteria. The completed procurement provides a benchmark for similar future opportunities in engineering and high-technology sectors.

## Notice

A Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the Manufacture and Supply of a Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for MAST-U.

Options: An optional price for the acceleration of the programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036939-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £435,624 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INOX INDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 24111300 - Helium
- 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen
- 42122450 - Vacuum pumps
- 44164200 - Tubing
- 44615100 - Steel pressure vessels
- 45255400 - Fabrication work

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036939-2025
- 4 Feb 2025 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003644-2025
- 5 Dec 2024 at 15:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039295-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90024&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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