# DC024 - Inert storage and handling solution for Li ceramics \(argon glove box\)

> 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)
- Published: 18 December 2024
- Planned start: 10 February 2025
- Planned end: 16 May 2025
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 6a79f681-3b14-4a15-901e-be3c2ef193f6-812184
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65033053-380f-4c3d-96e0-5f27d8300bfc

## Description

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 \(i\.e\. years\)\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a79f681-3b14-4a15-901e-be3c2ef193f6-812184)