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title: "STEP_T_KK008_2024 Fusion Vacuum Vessel and In-Vessel Systems Material Testing RFI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d59d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-01-22"
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# STEP_T_KK008_2024 Fusion Vacuum Vessel and In-Vessel Systems Material Testing RFI

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d59d

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "STEP_T_KK008_2024 Fusion Vacuum Vessel and In-Vessel Systems Material Testing RFI" under the industry category of Research and Experimental Development Services (CPV 73100000). The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, seeks support for conducting mechanical and thermophysical tests on various materials, including structural steels, copper alloys, tungsten alloys, and hardmetal ceramics. The tests are to be performed across a range of temperatures from room temperature to 650°C. The procurement covers locations within the UK and anticipates further notice on 24th February 2025. Contact for the procurement is Janet Conteh at UKAEA, based at Culham Campus, Abingdon.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical testing, analysis services, and research laboratory services (CPV classifications 71620000, 71632000, and 73111000). Companies offering comprehensive test capabilities, equipment for high-temperature testing, material data analysis services, or both, will find suitable prospects. Engaging in this procurement allows businesses to showcase their expertise in advanced material testing, contributing to UK's fusion research projects, thus expanding their service portfolio and enhancing their client base in the scientific research sector.

## Notice

UKIFS is seeking support to conduct mechanical and thermophysical tests under a range of environments, at a range of temperatures from room temperature to 650 degC, for structural steels, copper and copper alloys, tungsten and tungsten alloys, and hardmetal ceramic materials such as tungsten carbide and tungsten borides. We are looking for suppliers who are able to provide a range of test, capability development and data analysis services (i.e., one or more services) from the appended checklist (Appendix 2 Materials Test List).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKIFS is seeking support to conduct mechanical and thermophysical tests under a range of environments, at a range of temperatures from room temperature to 650 degC, for structural steels, copper and copper alloys, tungsten and tungsten alloys, and hardmetal ceramic materials such as tungsten carbide and tungsten borides. We are looking for suppliers who are able to provide a range of test, capability development and data analysis services (i.e., one or more services) from the appended checklist (Appendix 2 Materials Test List).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002310-2025 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 18:46 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002310-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89596&B=UKAEA
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

## Provenance

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