UK Atomic Energy Authority · Awarded contract
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Manufacture and Supply of 510 Intermetallic Friction Welds for MAST-U Cryopump

Awarded 30 Mar 2025

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Awarded30 Mar 2025
Value£198,767.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 1y 2mo ago5mo term
Awarded 30 Mar 2025Expired 28 Aug 2025

UK Atomic Energy Authority awarded a contract to KUKA SYSTEMS UK Ltd for the manufacture and delivery of 510 intermetallic friction welds for MAST-U's Double Beam Box (DBB) cryopump.

The contract value is £198,767.

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