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# Glovebox system with integrated furnaces for material corrosion studies – Lithium Corrosion Rig

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/glovebox-system-with-integrated-furnaces-for-material-corrosion-studies-lithium-corrosion--ocds-h6vhtk-03958e). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority: "Glovebox system with integrated furnaces for material corrosion studies – Lithium Corrosion Rig". Published status: complete. Published Value: £600,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 6 Feb 2023, 13:00 GMT. Published submission portal: uk.eu-supply.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/united-kingdom-atomic-energy-authority-GB-FTS-1212)
- **Published Value:** £600,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 6 February 2023 at 13:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Industrial machinery, Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-03958e`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
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[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/glovebox-system-with-integrated-furnaces-for-material-corrosion-studies-lithium-corrosion--ocds-h6vhtk-03958e#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [uk.eu-supply.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.eu-supply.com%2Fapp%2Frfq%2Frwlentrance_s.asp%3FPID%3D58672%26B%3DUKAEA)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/glovebox-system-with-integrated-furnaces-for-material-corrosion-studies-lithium-corrosion--ocds-h6vhtk-03958e#participate

## Description
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) wishes to procure a glove box system with two main subsystems. One, a lithium settling tank with furnace to allow for the precipitation of contamination. Two, a high temperature furnace and crucible set up, to for allow for the partial submerging of sample materials into a liquid metal bath to carry out corrosion testing as part of a screening program to support materials development.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 42990000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £600,000

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Glovebox system with integrated furnaces for material corrosion studies – Lithium Corrosion Rig (active)
  - Award id: `015461-2023-1-1`
  - Supplier(s): **MBraun Inertgas-Systeme GmbH**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-113657`

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** Glovebox system with integrated furnaces for material corrosion studies – Lithium Corrosion Rig (active)

  - Signed Date: 21/05/2023

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F015461-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-05-31T15:24:41.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-29T06:15:14.416Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-03958e