Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 12/03/2021

External Reference: 2021-595068

FTS Reference: 2021-002045

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Supplies

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: Robert Boston
Telephone: +44 1235467082
Internet address(es):
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=36443&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

Vacuum Pumping Challenges - RFI
Reference number:  T/RB015/21
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

42122450  -  Vacuum pumps
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The purpose of this RFI is to start the engagement with vacuum manufacturers and suppliers to understand the state-of-the-art of vacuum pumps and research activities that would facilitate UKAEA’s vacuum design activities for the STEP programme.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 500000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

42152000  -  Parts of nuclear reactors
73200000  -  Research and development consultancy services
73220000  -  Development consultancy services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The purpose of this RFI is to start the engagement with vacuum manufacturers and suppliers to understand the state-of-the-art of vacuum pumps and research activities that would facilitate UKAEA’s vacuum design activities for the STEP programme.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/04/2021

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