UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 22/04/2022

External Reference: 2022-544587

FTS Reference: 2022-007660

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: Dominic Rocha
Telephone: +44 1235467082
E-mail: dominic.rocha@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=45039&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

Gyrotron / Microwave Source Research and Development
Reference number:  T/DR044/22
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

73000000  -  Research and development services and related consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The STEP Prototype Plant Team is looking to engage with external organisations that have experience in the design and manufacture of Gyrotrons. Our objective is to identify organisations capable of sharing information and working collaboratively with the STEP Prototype Plant team to support the development of a design for Gyrotrons suitable for power plant operations. This is with a long-term view of working with the broader industry to support with the production and supply of these next generation Gyrotrons.
Note that this is a request for information (RFI) and not a competitive action at this time.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

73200000  -  Research and development consultancy services
73210000  -  Research consultancy services
73220000  -  Development consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
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

The STEP Prototype Plant Team is looking to engage with external organisations that have experience in the design and manufacture of Gyrotrons. Our objective is to identify organisations capable of sharing information and working collaboratively with the STEP Prototype Plant team to support the development of a design for Gyrotrons suitable for power plant operations. This is with a long-term view of working with the broader industry to support with the production and supply of these next generation Gyrotrons.
Note that this is a request for information (RFI) and not a competitive action at this time.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

31/10/2022

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