UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 13/07/2020

Expire date: 30/07/2020

External Reference: 2020-532605

TED Reference: 2020/S 135-333688

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Supplies

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: Nicola Adams
Telephone: +44 1235465379
E-mail: nicola.adams@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

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=33751&B=UK
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

Hydrogen-3 Advanced Technologies Facility (H3AT) Tritium Plant Sub-systems
Reference number:  T/NA062/20
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

38810000  -  Industrial process control equipment
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

UKAEA wishes to engage with potential prime contractors, SME’s, system designers and manufacturers of equipment for a Tritium Plant within the new H3AT Facility. UKAEA is offering the opportunity for interested parties to attend the following market engagement opportunity, whereby more details will be made available on this requirement. UKAEA would like to use this opportunity to provide a forum to discuss delivery and risk challenges associated with the programme. Through this process we are looking to open up the engagement early for suppliers to understand the requirement and enable UKAEA to reflect on any feedback received. Suppliers should register for the online forum by using the following link:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S2asxieuXU205rtXFxlvx9WZpMAJib9AgijtI-E3eDtURExUTTdERTNUWUlMSFM5R0tMMVo1UlAxSy4u
Joining instructions will be sent to all those who have registered after the 24th July 2020.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09341000  -  Uranium
09344000  -  Radio-isotopes
38341000  -  Apparatus for measuring radiation
38341600  -  Radiation monitors
38417000  -  Thermocouples
38418000  -  Calorimeters
38420000  -  Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases
38431100  -  Gas-detection apparatus
38432100  -  Gas-analysis apparatus
38433100  -  Mass spectrometer
38636000  -  Specialist optical instruments
38636100  -  Lasers
38940000  -  Nuclear evaluation instruments
38970000  -  Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
51000000  -  Installation services (except software)
51100000  -  Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
51110000  -  Installation services of electrical equipment
51112000  -  Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment
51112100  -  Installation services of electricity distribution equipment
51112200  -  Installation services of electricity control equipment
51120000  -  Installation services of mechanical equipment
51230000  -  Installation services of testing equipment
51430000  -  Installation services of laboratory equipment
51500000  -  Installation services of machinery and equipment
51510000  -  Installation services of general-purpose machinery and equipment
51800000  -  Installation services of metal containers
51810000  -  Installation services of tanks
71300000  -  Engineering services
71323000  -  Engineering-design services for industrial process and production
71330000  -  Miscellaneous engineering services
71333000  -  Mechanical engineering services
71334000  -  Mechanical and electrical engineering services
71335000  -  Engineering studies
71336000  -  Engineering support services
71340000  -  Integrated engineering services
71350000  -  Engineering-related scientific and technical services
73000000  -  Research and development services and related consultancy services
73100000  -  Research and experimental development services
73300000  -  Design and execution of research and development
73430000  -  Test and evaluation
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Culham Science Centre
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

UKAEA wishes to engage with potential prime contractors, SME’s, system designers and manufacturers of equipment for a Tritium Plant within the new H3AT Facility. UKAEA is offering the opportunity for interested parties to attend the following market engagement opportunity, whereby more details will be made available on this requirement. UKAEA would like to use this opportunity to provide a forum to discuss delivery and risk challenges associated with the programme. Through this process we are looking to open up the engagement early for suppliers to understand the requirement and enable UKAEA to reflect on any feedback received. Suppliers should register for the online forum by using the following link:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S2asxieuXU205rtXFxlvx9WZpMAJib9AgijtI-E3eDtURExUTTdERTNUWUlMSFM5R0tMMVo1UlAxSy4u
Joining instructions will be sent to all those who have registered after the 24th July 2020.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

14/07/2020

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