UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 12/04/2021

External Reference: 2021-544360

FTS Reference: 2021-006981

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

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: Abigail Woods
E-mail: abigail.woods@ukaea.uk
NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
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=37407&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

H3AT ISS
Reference number:  T/AW049/21
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

51000000  -  Installation services (except software)
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

A Supplier will be required to undertake the Preliminary and Final Design phase of the ISS sub-system and potential equipment, and process trials prior to delivery to site at Culham Science Centre. The system will undergo a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) prior to site delivery. Installation, a Site Acceptance Test (SAT) in conjunction with supplier, and integration into the H3AT Tritium Loop will be carried out by the Systems Integrator/Integrated Control System contractor(s). Anticipated system description The Isotope Separation System (ISS) separates a mixture of the six different Q2 (hydrogen) forms into streams containing predominantly H2 (protium), D2 (deuterium) and T2 (tritium) species. Cryo-distillation is the chosen technology. Cryodistillation exploits the small difference in volatility between the isotopes to achieve separation. The quantities of isotopologues of hydrogen – HD, HT and DT are reduced in the system using packed beds of catalyst, known as equilibriators.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

42123300  -  Compressors for refrigerating equipment
42510000  -  Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery
42511000  -  Heat-exchange units and machinery for liquefying air or other gases
42511100  -  Heat-exchange units
42511110  -  Heat pumps
42511200  -  Machinery for liquefying air or other gases
42910000  -  Distilling, filtering or rectifying apparatus
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
71320000  -  Engineering design 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
73120000  -  Experimental development services
73300000  -  Design and execution of research and development
73430000  -  Test and evaluation
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance:  
Culham Science Centre
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

A Supplier will be required to undertake the Preliminary and Final Design phase of the ISS sub-system and potential equipment, and process trials prior to delivery to site at Culham Science Centre.
Upon completion of development trials, the system will undergo a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) prior to site delivery. Installation, a Site Acceptance Test (SAT) in conjunction with supplier, and integration into the H3AT Tritium Loop will be carried out by the Systems Integrator/Integrated Control System contractor(s).
Anticipated system description
The Isotope Separation System (ISS) separates a mixture of the six different Q2 (hydrogen) forms into streams containing predominantly H2 (protium), D2 (deuterium) and T2 (tritium) species. Cryo-distillation is the chosen technology. Cryodistillation exploits the small difference in volatility between the isotopes to achieve separation. The quantities of isotopologues of hydrogen – HD, HT and DT are reduced in the system using packed beds of catalyst, known as equilibriators. These are located in the streams between the 4 cryodistillation columns and promote the formation of H2, D2 and T2.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

15/07/2021

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