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title: "Cryopump Production Friction Weld"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d041"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Cryopump Production Friction Weld

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d041

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Cryopump Production Friction Weld" has been completed by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), located in Abingdon, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the manufacturing and delivery of 510 intermetallic friction welds for the MAST-U Double Beam Box cryopump, falling under the industry category of steel pressure vessels (CPV Code: 44615100). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to KUKA SYSTEMS UK Ltd on 3rd April 2025. The delivery location is specified in the UKJ14 region. Initial tendering for this project began with a closing date for submissions on 17th February 2025, while the procurement value was estimated at GBP 200,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing high-precision welding products, specifically steel pressure vessels and tubing, to showcase their capabilities in a high-impact research-focused area. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 198,767, could potentially pave the way for further growth by establishing a relationship with a key public sector body engaged in fusion research. Companies with expertise in similar procurement categories are well-suited to compete for such opportunities, especially those with a proven track record in quality as reflected by the 70%-30% quality-price award criteria used in this process. Established electronic submission methods further facilitate participation for businesses across the region.

## Notice

Cryopump Production Friction Weld

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has the requirement for manufacturing and delivering 510 Intermetallic friction welds for MAST-U's Double Beam Box (DBB) cryopump. For full details, please see the Invitation to Tender available for download from the link within this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017065-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £198,767 |

## 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 | KUKA SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44164200 - Tubing
- 44615100 - Steel pressure vessels

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017065-2025
- 15 Jan 2025 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001372-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89309&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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