Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c8b-2676-72a6-87a5-5bbc60e79600/fused-silica-components-for-iter-windows-qualification-programme awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Fused Silica Components for ITER Windows Qualification Programme [United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/united-kingdom-atomic-energy-authority) Estimated value £1 to £76,000 Published 21 Apr 2023 Deadline Closed 19 Apr 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 3.1. The ITER fusion reactor is a prototype nuclear fusion reactor being developed at Cadarache, in the south of France. UKAEA is supporting this endeavour as the design and operational authority running the Joint European Torus (JET), ITER's predecessor situated at Culham, in the UK. Through JET, UKAEA has developed key capabilities that have been deployed to design, manufacture qualify, and supply high-specification windows for ITER's containment structure. 3.2. The fused silica windows required by ITER must be qualified to work under the nuclear codes defined by the ITER Organisation (IO). In order to do this, a programme of qualification has been devised to test the raw fused silica material, the material coated with an anti-reflective substance, and the final window assemblies in succession, thereby demonstrating that the materials and design of the windows are compliant with the nuclear codes (RCC-MR 2007) specified by IO and suitable for ITER operations. 3.3. This document serves as the requirements specification for the procurement of the raw fused silica for this qualification campaign. It includes all material specimens required for each phase of the campaign, and specifies in detail the material grades, dimensions, tolerances, acceptable inclusions, performance characteristics, and quantities for each batch of parts. 3.4. All parts described by this document are for the qualification campaign only. If the qualification campaign is successful, a follow-on procurement activity will be launched to acquire fused silica for the production of the ITER windows themselves. Read full description ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d15de43e-9f97-45dc-8a0d-b711ecab8091) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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