Vacuum Pump Tritium Testing
The contract covers the design, manufacture, commissioning and operation of a tritium-compatible test rig that represents the operating conditions of the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s Vacuum and Impurity Treatment System (VAC-ITS), together with post-operation examination of wetted materials, particularly polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The buyer is the UK Atomic Energy Authority, a public-sector organisation responsible for research and development relating to fusion energy and associated nuclear technologies. The supplier must provide and operate the rig at its own licensed facility, conduct testing under representative VAC-ITS conditions, and examine the wetted materials after operation to assess their performance and condition. The estimated contract value is £400,000, although the available details do not state the contract duration or delivery regions. The critical qualification requirement is that testing and operation must be carried out at a licensed facility capable of safely handling tritium-compatible equipment and activities.
Buyer: UK Atomic Energy Authority. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 16 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £400k
- Bids close: 16 Nov 2026
- Location: Oxfordshire
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 21 Dec 2026 to 30 Apr 2027
- Category: Plant engineering design services (71323200)
From the official notice
The Authority wishes to commission an organisation to deliver to design, manufacture, commission, and operate a tritium-compatible test rig that is representative of the operating conditions of the Vacuum and Impurity Treatment System (VAC-ITS) at the Contractor’s licensed facility, and to perform post-operation examination of wetted materials, with particular focus on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 16 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £400k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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