Scope
Description
Electromagnetic Pump PMP400-270 PbLi - 550ºC T.max.
Flowmeter & Throttle Valve 600ºC T.max - including dummy spool piece for use
during build of loop and acceptance tests, prior to delivery of flowmeter (predicted
early March 2026). Customised calibration included.
By-pass loop including 2nd Flowmeter.
We shall design using recommended maximum system failure rates per Lee
Cadwallader, Idaho National Laboratory - Reliability and Maintainability Data for
Lead Lithium Cooling Systems.
Contract 1. Lead Lithium Eutectic Alloy Mini Experimental Loop
Supplier
Contract value
- £291,160 excluding VAT
- £349,392 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 February 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 1 month, 24 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 42152000 - Parts of nuclear reactors
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - technical reasons
- Extreme and unavoidable urgency
the manufacture and testing of prototypes
Supplier
TSM Engineering
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: 08011752
- Companies House: 08011752
163 Brook Drive
Abingdon
OX14 4SD
United Kingdom
Email: JulianVance@lti-vessco.com
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Lead Lithium Eutectic Alloy Mini Experimental Loop
Contracting authority
UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJV-1169-JTDD
Culham Science Centre, UK Atomic Energy Authority
Oxfordshire
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Email: Yana.shubicheva@ukaea.uk
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government