UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 08/11/2021

External Reference: 2021-531545

FTS Reference: 2021-025059

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: Theodora Bampatsia
Telephone: +44 1235467082
E-mail: theodora.bampatsia@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.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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=39961&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- Fume Cupboards
Reference number:   T/DB214/21
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

71320000  -  Engineering design services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

UKAEA wishes to engage with potential prime contractors, SME’s, fume cupboards manufacturers
for the development and supply of 6 fume cupboards for use in a new building onsite at the Culham
Centre for Fusion Energy which is currently under construction, called the National Fusion
Technology Platform. This building will house the Tritium Advanced Technology (H3AT) laboratories
for Health Physics, Wet Chemistry and Materials Detritiation.
A need for a number of fume cupboards and extraction units has been identified, as follows.
A. 1 off bespoke fume cabinet 1 (detailed below)
B. 1 off bespoke fume cabinet 2 (detailed below)
C. 4 off sash fume cupboards with a working area of approximately W 1.00 x D 0.63 x H 1.17 m
D. 3 off elephant trunk fume hoods (1 for each laboratory)
Through this process we are looking to open up engagement with suppliers to ensure there
is sufficient production capability and capacity to meet project timelines and design
requirements.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45351000  -  Mechanical engineering installation works
71900000  -  Laboratory services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ1 -  Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
NUTS code:  UKJ -  SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

UKAEA wishes to engage with potential prime contractors, SME’s, fume cupboards manufacturers
for the development and supply of 6 fume cupboards for use in a new building onsite at the Culham
Centre for Fusion Energy which is currently under construction, called the National Fusion
Technology Platform. This building will house the Tritium Advanced Technology (H3AT) laboratories
for Health Physics, Wet Chemistry and Materials Detritiation.
A need for a number of fume cupboards and extraction units has been identified, as follows.
A. 1 off bespoke fume cabinet 1 (detailed below)
B. 1 off bespoke fume cabinet 2 (detailed below)
C. 4 off sash fume cupboards with a working area of approximately W 1.00 x D 0.63 x H 1.17 m
D. 3 off elephant trunk fume hoods (1 for each laboratory)
Through this process we are looking to open up engagement with suppliers to ensure there
is sufficient production capability and capacity to meet project timelines and design
requirements.
After the engagement exercise, UKAEA intend to issue an Invitation to Tender through the
EU Supply and Find a Tender portal to procure services for design, provision of equipment
and installation work through competitively tendered contracts.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

31/12/2021

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