--- title: "Ultra High Temperature Material Testing Load Frame and Environment System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067ce3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067ce3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067ce3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067ce3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2026-07-15" --- # Ultra High Temperature Material Testing Load Frame and Environment System Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ce3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067ce3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067ce3.json) ## Summary The UK Atomic Energy Authority launched a procurement process under the title "Ultra High Temperature Material Testing Load Frame and Environment System," classified in the goods industry category. The procurement process, focused on supplying an integrated materials testing system, is primarily located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, and was conducted through an open procedure. It began with a tender phase, followed by an award phase, with significant dates including a contract period from 16th July 2026 to 30th November 2027. The award status is pending, and the standstill period was initially set to conclude on 15th July 2026 but has been extended to 17th July 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in high-tech material testing technologies. Companies that can provide comprehensive solutions, including machinery, environment control systems, and associated services such as installation, training, and maintenance would be well-positioned to benefit. The contract's £850,000 value underscores the scale of opportunity, making it particularly attractive to businesses in the testing equipment sector, along with those offering innovative solutions in heating and mechanical load equipment technologies. ## Notice Supply of an integrated materials testing system that combines a mechanical load frame, ultra-high-temperature heating, and controlled environment (vacuum and inert gases) with synchronised diagnostics and data acquisition. UKAEA also seeks installation and commissioning support, training services, and maintenance from the supplier ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0000 Options: The tender notice will include optional equipment and features above the minimum requirement which will be costed separately. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066577-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 20 Apr 2026 | | Award date | 3 Jul 2026 | | Contract period | 16 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £916,666 | | Lots value | £916,666 | | Awards value | £850,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ZWICKROELL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 31720000 - Electromechanical equipment - 34950000 - Loadbearing equipment - 39715200 - Heating equipment ## Release History - 15 Jul 2026 at 08:48 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066577-2026 - 3 Jul 2026 at 16:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062994-2026 - 30 Apr 2026 at 11:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039808-2026 - 7 Apr 2026 at 11:30 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031414-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066577-2026 15th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062994-2026 3rd July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039808-2026 30th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031414-2026 7th April 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105038&TID100110182&B= - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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