Expired contract

Design and Setup of Testing Rig to pressure test 12mm, 14mm and 28mm OD Stainless Steel Tubes

Details

Buyer: UK Atomic Energy Authority
Supplier(s): KUKA Systems Ltd
Value: £67,936
Duration: 6 months
Topic: Steel pressure vessels
Published: 22 August 2025
Source: uk:find_a_tender

Tender description

This requirement is for pressure testing of rotary friction welded joints to the cryopanels provided by Kuka. Pressure testing is required to verify the rotary friction welded joint strength. Kuka Systems UK, being the original equipment manufacturer, have generated the pressure testing procedure in parallel with their Subcontractor. The Subcontractor are able to provide the service and fit in with Kuka’s schedule to keep the urgency required for the friction welded cryopanels delivery into contract 14688 (Manufacture of DBB Cryopump) programme, itself already a challenging schedule. ## Contract award

Timeline

Completed: Award published22 August 2025
Current notice
Completed: Award date22 August 2025
Completed: Contract expiry date27 February 2026

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