Diffusion Bonding Furnace

Concepts

• industrial or laboratory furnaces
• abingdon
• new diffusion bonding equipment
• diffusion bonded joints
• diffusion bonding
• a diffusion bonding furnace
• diffusion bonding furnace
• bonded
• bonding
• diffusion

Location

Description

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) was formed in 1954 when the British Government set up a new body to oversee the nation's nuclear research programme. UKAEA is a non-departmental public body (NDPB), under the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). UKAEA researches fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. As part of a renovation and upgrade plan of the Special Techniques Group (STG) capabilities, new diffusion bonding equipment has been identified to be added as a key capability. This project's scope shall include the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of a diffusion bonding furnace for UKAEA's facilities at Oxfordshire. ​The requirement is to procure a capability to create diffusion bonded joints and components for specified materials. Currently, in fusion, there is an increased interest in tungsten and its alloys & CuCrZr components. Diffusion bonding is envisaged as one of the most promising techniques to joint this material. This procurement will be via a Competitive Dialogue process.

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

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