UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 23/07/2021

External Reference: 2021-597444

FTS Reference: 2021-015445

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: Sarah Palmer
Telephone: +44 1235467082
E-mail: sarah.palmer@ukaea.uk
NUTS code:  UKJ -  SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
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=38645&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

Webinar & RFI - Magnet Design Development, Magnet Validation Testing and Magnet Conductor & Insulator Specification Development Framework
Reference number:  T/SP108/21
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

73110000  -  Research services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Spherical Tokomak for Energy Production Programme at UK Atomic Energy Authority is conducting an RFI and a webinar to support the development of the procurement strategy for a 3 lot framework for support services to the Confinement Systems team.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 4000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

31000000  -  Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
31210000  -  Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits
31220000  -  Electrical circuit components
31230000  -  Parts of electricity distribution or control apparatus
31300000  -  Insulated wire and cable
31600000  -  Electrical equipment and apparatus
31651000  -  Electrical tape
31682400  -  Overhead electrical equipment
31700000  -  Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies
31720000  -  Electromechanical equipment
44111511  -  Electrical insulators
44111530  -  Electrical insulating fittings
38970000  -  Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
73200000  -  Research and development consultancy services
73210000  -  Research consultancy services
31630000  -  Magnets
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ -  SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
Culham Science Centre
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 1 - Conceptual design and analysis work packages to address specific tasks or wider design challenges which involve major magnet subcomponent definition.
Detailed analyses and design of superconducting or cryogenically cooled resistive magnet concept designs including design and optimisation studies.
Lot 2 - Testing of materials or sub components - Physical validation of concept principles by manufacture and testing of prototype subcomponents or key critical materials including conductors and insulation.
Design and manufacture of physical validation test articles.
Insulation system and conductor specification development.
Lot 3 – Conductor and Insulator Specification Development - Conductor specification development, early procurement engagement.
Insulation system and specification development, early procurement engagement
II.2.14)

Additional information

UKAEA will be hosting two Webinar events on 19th July. The first will be at 08.30 – 10.00GMT and the second at 16.00 – 17.30GMT. Please refer to the attached document "T-SP108-21 RFI & Webinar Registration - Magnet Design Development, Magnet Validation Testing and Magnet Conductor and Insulator Specification Development Framework".
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

31/08/2021

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