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title: "Automated Open Weld Head and Power Source"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fa7d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-03-31"
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# Automated Open Weld Head and Power Source

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fa7d

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located at Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, has completed the procurement process for an Automated Open Weld Head and Power Source. This procurement falls under the goods category and specifically targets welding equipment. The contract was awarded to Polysoude SAS based in Nantes, France. The procurement was conducted directly without competition, adhering to the below threshold procurement method, and the contract was signed on 12th March 2025. The delivery of the goods, which involves equipment capable of welding pipe and tube between 25mm OD and 100mm OD with filler wire, occurred between 13th and 17th March 2025.

This tender represents a valuable business opportunity for companies involved in the manufacturing and supply of welding equipment, especially those competent in providing advanced technological solutions for specific welding requirements. Such procurements enable businesses to expand their market reach within the public sector and establish impactful client relationships with central government entities like the UK Atomic Energy Authority. Companies specialising in welding technology, particularly those offering large-scale operations, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, fostering their growth and presence in the industry.

## Notice

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has the requirement for a Automated Open Weld Head and Power Source. Includes wire feed unit to enable welding of thickness over 2mm. The requirement is for welding of pipe and tube between 25mm OD and 100mm OD using a filler wire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011944-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2025 - 17 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,390 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLYSOUDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42662000 - Welding equipment

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 09:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011944-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011944-2025
  31st March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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