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Scope

Reference

T/22ZS/26

Description

CHIMERA is a planned test rig that aims to replicate the conditions inside a nuclear fusion reactor, excluding the radiation component. Magnets (static and pulse/vertical field magnet) are to be installed as part of the first phase of CHIMERA鈥檚 installation (dubbed 鈥淭HOR鈥�). Cooling systems will need to be implemented to continually maintain four cryogenic compressors for the static magnet (SM), and to cool the VFM.

Total value (estimated)

• 拢105,000 excluding VAT
• 拢125,500 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 21 August 2026 to 18 December 2026
• 3 months, 29 days

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

• 42943500 - Recirculating coolers
• 31141000 - Water coolers
• 42122161 - Cooling-water pumps
• 42943100 - Refrigeration coils
• 45251150 - Construction work for cooling towers
• 45331230 - Installation work of cooling equipment
• 71320000 - Engineering design services

Contract locations

• UK - United Kingdom

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

21 July 2026, 12:00pm

Tender submission deadline

31 July 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Award criteria

70% Technical Experience, Scheduling, and Social Value 30% Price

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Contracting authority

UK Atomic Energy Authority

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJV-1169-JTDD

Culham Science Centre

Oxfordshire

OX14 3DB

United Kingdom

Contact name: Zed Shoop

Telephone: +44 123546

Email: zed.shoop [at] ukaea.uk

Website:

Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government