UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 05/07/2024

External Reference: 2024-502977

FTS Reference: 2024-019348

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Supplies

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: Charlotte Byrne
E-mail: charlotte.byrne@ukaea.uk
NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
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=83020&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

Fusion Futures: Ceramic to Metal Bonding
Reference number:  T/RK090/24
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

42942200  -  Vacuum ovens
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The objective of this work package is to develop microwave vacuum windows 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 WR-## rectangular waveguide • Small circular or rectangular window with ceramic having a high index of refraction)
The bonding should be compatible with ultra-high vacuum applications with leak rates kept below 10-9mbar/(l•s)
The ceramic material is to be determined based on the suppliers capability, materials index of refraction and microwave transmission efficiency over the range of 25 to 400GHz.
The metallic material is preferred to be either Aluminium (allow 6061 or 6062) and copper (CuCrZr).
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)

71300000  -  Engineering services
79415200  -  Design consultancy services
79930000  -  Specialty design services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance:  
OX14 3DB
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The objective of this work package is to develop microwave vacuum windows 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 WR-## rectangular waveguide • Small circular or rectangular window with ceramic having a high index of refraction)
The bonding should be compatible with ultra-high vacuum applications with leak rates kept below 10-9mbar/(l•s)
The ceramic material is to be determined based on the suppliers capability, materials index of refraction and microwave transmission efficiency over the range of 25 to 400GHz.
The metallic material is preferred to be either Aluminium (allow 6061 or 6062) and copper (CuCrZr).
The estimated budget for this is £50,000.
This piece of work is required to be completed by March 2025, it is anticipated that this contract will be 8 months long.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

05/08/2024

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 : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information