UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 12/07/2024

External Reference: 2024-517764

FTS Reference: 2024-017908

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
N/A
Culham Campus
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Contact person: Raj Kumar
Telephone: +12 35528822
E-mail: raj.kumar@ukaea.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=82523&B=UKAEA
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Fusion Research

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Ceramic to Metal Bonding for microwave windows in ultra-high vacuum boundaries For STEP
Reference number:  T/RK/090/24
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

73000000  -  Research and development services and related consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The objective of this PIN is to develop microwave vacuum windows based on the design specifications for either circular or rectangular waveguide.There will be two general applications in which a ceramic is inserted into a waveguide or metallic wall:
• Standard rectangular waveguide from WR-02 to WR-28
• Small circular or rectangular window with ceramic having a high index of refraction)
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 50000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

73300000  -  Design and execution of research and development
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The objective of this PIN is to develop microwave vacuum windows based on the design specifications for either circular or rectangular waveguide.There will be two general applications in which a ceramic is inserted into a waveguide or metallic wall:
• Standard rectangular waveguide from WR-02 to WR-28
• Small circular or rectangular window with ceramic having a high index of refraction)
II.2.14)

Additional information

Please refer to the attached document for further information regarding this PIN.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

19/08/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information