# Micro-tensile testing machine for in-situ use in a scanning electron microscope

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority](/buyers/united-kingdom-atomic-energy-authority/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £125,000
- Published: 19 November 2021
- Planned start: 11 January 2022
- Planned end: 31 March 2022
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 625f585d-5f78-4b24-8cf6-6436c095b896-487134
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea4debc4-d718-4e80-ba58-b0c6d64aa66d

## Description

UKAEA's principal mission is to lead the commercial development of fusion power and related technology and position the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy\. This Invitation to Tender invites Potential Suppliers to submit a tender that may lead to an award of contract for the provision of: a micro-tensile testing machine for in-situ use within a scanning electron microscope, capable of performing tensile testing on small scale specimens at temperatures within the ranges of -150°C to room temperature and room temperature to at least 550°C\.

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- [Isolation Transformers](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-a9eef88c-f5d2-4da4-a421-1c112cfabcc4): United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625f585d-5f78-4b24-8cf6-6436c095b896-487134)