UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 27/09/2019

Expire date: 25/10/2019

External Reference: 2019-514742

TED Reference: 2019/S 189-459671

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

Directive 2014/24/EU

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
N/A
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Contact person: Vincent Tsang
Telephone: +44 1235466444
E-mail: vincent.tsang@ukaea.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

I.3)

Communication

Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Fusion Research

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

STEP WP5 - Lead-Lithium Flow Loop Design Package
Reference number:  T/VT117/19
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

71333000  -  Mechanical engineering services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

As part of a UK national programme (the STEP Programme), UKAEA are requesting a design for a Lead-Lithium flow loop with several key requirements. In this project, the successful applicant will work with UKAEA to carry out the preliminary design for a Lead-Lithium Flow Loop.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09343000  -  Radioactive materials
31630000  -  Magnets
38421110  -  Flowmeters
38423100  -  Pressure gauges
38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
42122100  -  Pumps for liquids
71241000  -  Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
71335000  -  Engineering studies
71336000  -  Engineering support services
71356200  -  Technical assistance services
73120000  -  Experimental development services
73220000  -  Development consultancy services
73300000  -  Design and execution of research and development
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

As part of a UK national programme (the STEP Programme), UKAEA are requesting a design for a Lead-Lithium flow loop with several key requirements. In this project, the successful applicant will work with UKAEA to carry out the preliminary design for a Lead-Lithium Flow Loop.
Liquid Lead-Lithium has been considered as a blanket coolant by multiple fusion organisations due to its high boiling point temperature, tritium breeding capabilities and thermal properties. To develop further understanding in the United Kingdom, UKAEA intends to award a Front-End Engineering Design contract for a Lead-Lithium flow loop which can investigate fluid properties and flow behaviour in representative blanket conditions.
The main aims of the flow loop are to study the effects of a uniform magnetic field on flowing Lead-Lithium and measure corrosion within a defined test section. The test section will allow different materials and geometries of piping to be installed and tested.
II.2.14)

Additional information

UKAEA invites initial Expressions of Interest from engineering firms, consultancy groups and academia.
The Lead-Lithium design package is to be issued for tender in October 2019 with work to be completed by March 2020 with one identified Consultant.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

28/10/2019

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information