UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 13/01/2023

External Reference: 2022-575977

FTS Reference: 2022-035287

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: Charlotte Byrne
Telephone: +44 123546
E-mail: charlotte.byrne@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=58179&B=UKAEA
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

Electron Beam Welder (EBW3 Welder)
Reference number:  T/CMK187/22
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

42662000  -  Welding equipment
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

UKAEA wishes to engage with potential prime contractors, SMEs and electron beam welder manufacturers for the procurement and supply of an Electron-Beam Welder (EBW3 Welder) for the UKAEA.
The EBW3 welder will be housed at UKAEA’s premises in Culham, Oxfordshire, UK. It is intended to replace an existing machine, to meet internal and external customer requirements, especially for weld qualification work.
The EB welder shall be installed and ready for use by UKAEA by the 1st October 2023 at the latest.
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 requirements.
After the engagement exercise, UKAEA intend to issue an Invitation to Tender.
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)

38341100  -  Electron-beam recorders
42662100  -  Electric welding equipment
45262680  -  Welding
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

UKAEA wishes to engage with potential prime contractors, SMEs and electron beam welder manufacturers for the procurement and supply of an Electron-Beam Welder (EBW3 Welder) for the UKAEA.
The EBW3 welder will be housed at UKAEA’s premises in Culham, Oxfordshire, UK. It is intended to replace an existing machine, to meet internal and external customer requirements, especially for weld qualification work.
The EB welder shall be installed and ready for use by UKAEA by the 1st October 2023 at the latest.
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 requirements.
After the engagement exercise, UKAEA intend to issue an Invitation to Tender.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

20/04/2023

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