Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd3-03ed-70e8-a24d-6bbb828de763/ukaea-mechanical-testing-for-iter-windows-qualification-programme [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # UKAEA Mechanical Testing for ITER Windows Qualification Programme [United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/united-kingdom-atomic-energy-authority) Estimated value £20,000 to £27,000 Published 4 May 2023 Deadline Closed 27 May 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](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender To perform mechanical testing of fused silica components forthe United Kingdom's Atomic Energy Authority's Special Techniques Group (UKAEA-STG), based on the specification which was provided by the ITER Organisation. The test results will be used for the qualification of optical viewports which will be used asnuclear boundary components on the ITER fusion reactor. ## CPV classification Test and evaluation Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/fef9db13-9a88-421c-9938-cb381500d2dc) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileUnited Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/united-kingdom-atomic-energy-authority)[SectorMore Research & development tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development) ## More tenders like this [Included Outside Publication Faith in Nature Natural England 18 days left 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14a29-a2ce-7073-851a-05dd5c86a64c/included-outside-publication-faith-in-nature)[The provision of an online family history service for wales The National Library of Wales 33 days left 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3ab0-72b7-a215-c1db7fc1c138/the-provision-of-an-online-family-history-service-for-wales)[Cymru Can Strategy Review Future Generations Commissioner for Wales 23 days left 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3b47-71a7-b7c4-7d49c6871347/cymru-can-strategy-review)[Sector research for councils to learn from collaborative ICT delivery in local government Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-584b-7036-bbe3-327b4e51c3c7/sector-research-for-councils-to-learn-from-collaborative-ict-delivery-in-local-g)[Research and development services and related consultancy services – Evaluierung von Promillegrenzen für Fahrrad- und Pedelec-Fahrende Bundesanstalt für Straßen- und Verkehrswesen 52 days left 8 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-47bf-7219-bad8-36e3271f40b5/germany-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-e)[Research and development consultancy services – Traceability of Chemicals in Plastics and in Plastic Products Klima- og miljødepartementet 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-b20f-7027-b962-f3ccdb8e6084/norway-research-and-development-consultancy-services-traceability-of-chemica)