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title: "HHFTVF Spectropyrometer Purchase"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d1ae"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-23"
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# HHFTVF Spectropyrometer Purchase

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d1ae

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is initiating a procurement process in the planning stage for the purchase of a spectropyrometer for the HHFTVF facility in Oxfordshire, UK. The procurement process is part of the 'tender' initiation type and aims to acquire equipment necessary for measuring surface temperatures in a high heat flux test facility. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 23rd July 2026, with a scheduled engagement milestone due on 25th August 2026. The tender, identified as T/046DB/26, is structured as a simple goods procurement valued at GBP 41,450, excluding taxes, under CPV code 38413000 for pyrometers. The communication for potential bidders is announced for 31st August 2026, with the anticipated contract period starting on 2nd September 2026 and concluding on 26th July 2027.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing advanced scientific instruments, particularly those with expertise in non-contact temperature measurement technology. The unique requirement for measuring surface temperature without emissivity data presents a niche market for firms capable of designing and providing innovative pyrometric solutions. Companies with a strong research and development focus on thermographic equipment and experience in serving scientific research facilities would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Engaging in this procurement can enhance business portfolios and open up pathways for future collaborations with the public sector, especially with high-profile entities like the UK Atomic Energy Authority.

## Notice

The HIVE facility uses a unique spectropyrometer, that measures surface temperature without emissivity data and includes uncertainty. We seek another for the HHFTVF facility. This equipment is to be used on a high heat flux test facility which primarily, though not exclusively, uses induction heating to heat metallic samples in a vacuum. The equipment is required to provide a non-contact temperature measurement through a window of the vacuum vessel. The key point is that for the surface of interest, the emissivity, emissivity profile with temperature/wavelength/surface finish etc. is unknown and/or spatio-temporally changing. The equipment needs to measure surface temperature without the emissivity being inputted by the user. We need this as typical non-contact temperature (thermography) measurements require accurate knowledge of the emissivity of a surface to provide an accurate temperature measurement, but we do not have this information for the surfaces of interest. A detailed list of requirements can be seen in the attached documents, which can be downloaded for viewing.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107324&TID=100112411&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069623-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 26 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38413000 - Pyrometers

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 11:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069623-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069623-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107324&TID=100112411&B=
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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