Diffusion Bonding Furnace

A Contract Award Notice
by UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Supply)
Duration
2 year (est.)
Value
£530K
Sector
INDUSTRIAL
Published
03 Jan 2025
Delivery
To 03 Jan 2027 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Culham

Geochart for 2 buyers and 1 suppliers

2 buyers

1 supplier

Description

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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).

Award Detail

1 HHV (Crawley)
  • Diffusion Bonding Furnace
  • Reference: 1
  • Num offers: 3
  • Value: £530,000
  • Contractor is an SME.

Award Criteria

Working volume 10.0
Maximum force 10.0
Minimum force 10.0
Vacuum pumping 10.0
Inert atmosphere 10.0
Reducing atmosphere 10.0
Delivery schedule 10.0
Social value 10.0
PRICE 20.0

CPV Codes

  • 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price.

Reference

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