---
title: "Hypervapotron Repair Work"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a87d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-23"
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# Hypervapotron Repair Work

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a87d

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, situated at Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, recently concluded a direct award contract for the "Hypervapotron Repair Work," targeting the Calorimeters industry category. This process was classified under the "award" and "contract" tags and completed with emphasis on technical singularity given the unique nature of the equipment. The supplier, PVA Industrial Vacuum Systems GmbH from Germany, was selected due to their unique expertise and previous work related to these repairs. The procurement process began on the 17th of October, 2025, and the contract, valued at €285,000, will run until the 31st of January, 2026.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced cooling systems and calorimeter technology to showcase their niche expertise and foster future collaborations with central government bodies. Companies experienced in precision repairs and those with a deep understanding of fusion technology equipment would be well-suited to similar opportunities. While this particular tender was a direct award, establishing a trusted presence and maintaining relevant technical capabilities in this specialised field could enhance prospects for participating in similar or future government contracts.

## Notice

Repair of the Hypervapotron Water Cooling Stub due to failed leak testing. The work will be undertaken by the OEM who has a unique knowledge of the original item with detailed understanding of the design and manufacture who has developed, trialled, tested and implemented the desired repairs in the fusion industry.

### Procurement Information

Direct award made in accordance with PA23 Schedule 5 Section 7. A similar contract for this work has been awarded in the last 5 years. Further work is required and this can only be delivered effectively by the same supplier due to the unique nature of the equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067671-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £285,000 |
| Contracts value | £285,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | PVA INDUSTRIAL VACUUM SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38418000 - Calorimeters

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 08:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067671-2025
- 7 Oct 2025 at 11:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062856-2025
- 6 Oct 2025 at 09:22 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062401-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067671-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062856-2025
  7th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062401-2025
  6th October 2025 - Transparency 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
- https://www.pvatepla.com

## Provenance

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