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Hypervapotron Repair Work

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Atomic Energy Authority

Buyer Address: Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, UKJ14, OX14 3DB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Robert Franklin

Contact Email: robert.franklin@ukaea.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1235466915

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
285000.0 EUR
Published
06 Oct 2025, 09:22
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
21 Oct 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 Jan 2026, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
38418000 - Calorimeters
Region
n/a
Awarded To
PVA Industrial Vacuum Systems GmbH
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Repair of the Hypervapotron Water Cooling Stub due to failed leak testing. The work will be undertaken by the OEM who has a unique knowledge of the original item with detailed understanding of the design and manufacture who has developed, trialled, tested and implemented the desired repairs in the fusion industry.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot LOT-0000 Status: complete

Lot LOT-0000 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: Hypervapotron Repair Work

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