Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce3-1640-7231-8f87-b2c9301e0a69/dc024-inert-storage-and-handling-solution-for-li-ceramics-argon-glove-box closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # DC024 - Inert storage and handling solution for Li ceramics (argon glove box) [United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/united-kingdom-atomic-energy-authority) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Dec 2024 Deadline Closed 14 Jan 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) wishes to procure an inert atmosphere (argon) glove box system to facilitate safe and chemically stable storage and handling of atmosphere sensitive lithium-containing materials. These materials will be predominantly lithium-containing oxide ceramics. The primary purpose of this inert atmosphere glove box system is to enable long-term storage and handling of lithium-containing oxide ceramic samples, and preparation thereof for various testing and analysis at UKAEA in an environment in which these materials remain chemically stable (i.e. controlled, moisture-free, inert atmosphere) for long periods time (i.e. years). ## CPV classification Industrial machinery Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/65033053-380f-4c3d-96e0-5f27d8300bfc) 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](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/united-kingdom-atomic-energy-authority) [Sector More Industrial machinery tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/industrial-machinery) ## More tenders like this [Taps, cocks and valves – Armaturen für den Erdeinbau · Hamburger Energiewerke GmbH · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5420-7127-9c40-a62d1d50b931/germany-taps-cocks-and-valves-armaturen-fur-den-erdeinbau) [Miscellaneous cleaning machines – Siivouskoneet ja tekstiilienkäsittelylaitteet · Numera Palvelut Oy · 23 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3f6e-73fc-af88-53a623859b34/finland-miscellaneous-cleaning-machines-siivouskoneet-ja-tekstiilienkasittel) [Milling machines – 5-Achs-Fräsmaschine · Technische Universität Hamburg · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-415a-727e-8083-eeb94ff038d7/germany-milling-machines-5-achs-frasmaschine) [Boiler installations – Neubeschaffung von zwei baugleichen Heißwassererzeuger für den Standort Köpenick · BEW Berliner Energie und Wärme GmbH · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-15f0-7290-b267-ee377bf4c98e/germany-boiler-installations-neubeschaffung-von-zwei-baugleichen-heisswassere) [Drinks dispensers – Warme drankenautomaten · Gemeente Almelo · 43 days left · 1 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1fb0-73b3-9de4-809143065220/netherlands-drinks-dispensers-warme-drankenautomaten) [Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery – Výstavba lanovej dráhy na Martinské hole · Mesto Martin · 57 days left · 15 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5ccc-70db-b65f-69eb1062d8b3/slovakia-miscellaneous-special-purpose-machinery-vystavba-lanovej-drahy-na-m)