UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 27/09/2021

External Reference: 2021-580669

FTS Reference: 2021-021271

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Supplies

This notice aims at reducing time limits for receipt of tenders

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
Telephone: +44 1235467082
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=39386&B=UK
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39386&B=UK
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to 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 – Radiological and Gas Monitoring (RGM) Sub-System
Reference number:  T/AW162/21
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

38341000  -  Apparatus for measuring radiation
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 the Radiological and Gas Monitoring (RGM) Sub-System within the
Tritium Plant located in the new H3AT Facility, to monitor the atmosphere and containment for
Tritium (T2), Flammable Gas (H2, D2, T2, CH4), and Oxygen (O2) concentrations
The H3AT Facility Tritium Plant consists of the following sub-systems:
• SDS -     Storage and Delivery System
• TVS - Tokamak Vacuum Simulation
• HPS -     Hydrogen Chemical Purification System
• ISS -       Hydrogen Isotope Separation System (deemed collaborative contract development)
• WDS -    Water Detritiation System (deemed collaborative contract development)
• ADS -     Atmosphere Detritiation System
• ANS -     Chemical and Isotope Analysis of Gaseous Mixtures System
• RGM -   Radiological and Gas Monitoring System
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)

31220000  -  Electrical circuit components
31620000  -  Sound or visual signalling apparatus
38100000  -  Navigational and meteorological instruments
38122000  -  Barometers
38126300  -  Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus
38128000  -  Meteorology instrument accessories
38341200  -  Radiation dosimeters
38341600  -  Radiation monitors
38420000  -  Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases
38423000  -  Pressure-measuring equipment
38423100  -  Pressure gauges
38424000  -  Measuring and control equipment
38430000  -  Detection and analysis apparatus
38431000  -  Detection apparatus
38431100  -  Gas-detection apparatus
38527100  -  Ionization chamber dosimeters
38527200  -  Dosimeters
38527300  -  Secondary standard dosimetry systems
38540000  -  Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
38543000  -  Gas-detection equipment
38546000  -  Explosives detection system
38547000  -  Dosimetry system
38580000  -  Non-medical equipment based on the use of radiations
38800000  -  Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment
38900000  -  Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
38940000  -  Nuclear evaluation instruments
38943000  -  Beta counters
38944000  -  Beta gamma counters
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
51200000  -  Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating
51210000  -  Installation services of measuring equipment
51220000  -  Installation services of checking 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
51700000  -  Installation services of fire protection equipment
51900000  -  Installation services of guidance and control systems
71300000  -  Engineering services
71320000  -  Engineering design services
71321000  -  Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
71323000  -  Engineering-design services for industrial process and production
71326000  -  Ancillary building services
71330000  -  Miscellaneous engineering services
71334000  -  Mechanical and electrical engineering services
71336000  -  Engineering support services
71340000  -  Integrated engineering services
71350000  -  Engineering-related scientific and technical services
71700000  -  Monitoring and control services
71900000  -  Laboratory 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
90721600  -  Radiation protection services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

UKAEA wishes to engage with potential prime contractors, SME’s, system designers and
manufacturers of equipment for the Radiological and Gas Monitoring (RGM) Sub-System within the
Tritium Plant located in the new H3AT Facility, to monitor the atmosphere and containment for
Tritium (T2), Flammable Gas (H2, D2, T2, CH4), and Oxygen (O2) concentrations.
The H3AT Facility Tritium Plant consists of the following sub-systems:
• SDS -     Storage and Delivery System
• TVS - Tokamak Vacuum Simulation
• HPS -     Hydrogen Chemical Purification System
• ISS -       Hydrogen Isotope Separation System (deemed collaborative contract development)
• WDS -    Water Detritiation System (deemed collaborative contract development)
• ADS -     Atmosphere Detritiation System
• ANS -     Chemical and Isotope Analysis of Gaseous Mixtures System
• RGM -   Radiological and Gas Monitoring System
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 500000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 20/12/2021  /  End:
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

28/09/2021

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  Refer to Procurement Documents for information.
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Refer to Procurement Documents for information.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Refer to Procurement Documents for information.
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Refer to Procurement Documents for information.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Refer to Procurement Documents for information.
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Refer to Procurement Documents for information.

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 : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.5)

Scheduled date for start of award procedures

29/11/2021

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

UK Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Internet address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

UK Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Internet address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
VI.4.2)Body responsible for mediation procedures
VI.4.3)Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers.
This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the authority before a contract is entered into applicants have 2 working days from the notification of the award decision to request. Additional debriefing and that information have to be provided within a minimum of 3 working days before the expiry of the standstill period. Such additional information should be sought from the contact named in this notice.
If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No. 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
Any such action must be brought promptly.
(generally within 3 months).
VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

UK Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Internet address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority