UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 10/10/2021

External Reference: 2021-546447

FTS Reference: 2021-022380

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: 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=39539&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

Superconducting Magnet
Reference number:  T/AW176/21
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

31630000  -  Magnets
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

For an experimental setup, UKAEA wishes to procure a superconducting solenoid. One type of experiment performed with the solenoid will be field cooling of bulk superconductors.
The preference is for a conduction-cooled helium-free magnet.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 150000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

31630000  -  Magnets
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

For an experimental setup, UKAEA wishes to procure a superconducting solenoid. One type of experiment performed with the solenoid will be field cooling of bulk superconductors.
The preference is for a conduction-cooled helium-free magnet.
The parameters of the solenoid are anticipated to be in the following range:
The field at the magnet centre is vertical
Access to the solenoid field is at room temperature via a re-entrant tail from beneath or above the cryostat.
Tail room temperature bore: 60-70 mm
The warm bore extends at least 50 or 60 mm above the solenoid mid plane, but as low as reasonably practicable
Peak field in bore: 6 T or up to 8 T maximum
Field homogeneity within a cylinder 10 mm long and 40 mm radius, centre coincident with that of the solenoid: ±0.5% or better
Sweep rate: zero to maximum field in 60 min or less
Persistence: to be decided
The experimental setup may require this magnet to be moved in horizontal and/or vertical direction while de-energised.
The scope of the delivery will include:
Magnet, cryostat and cold head assembly
Compressor and flexible lines
Power supply
Programmable magnet control system
Factory and site acceptance test
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

11/10/2021

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 : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information