UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 27/10/2023

External Reference: 2023-521559

FTS Reference: 2023-020329

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: Catherine Sirotkin
Telephone: +44 1235467082
E-mail: catherine.sirotkin@ukaea.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
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=70727&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

STEP scoping of a research and development programme for the concept development of a suitable closed loop helium coolant circuit
Reference number:  T/CS/092/223
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 objective of this PIN is to better understand the trade space around the major heat exchanger equipment. This information will be used to inform the broader primary coolant loop design, plant spatial layouts, and maintenance strategy. The goal is to maximise SPP net power output by designing heat exchangers that provide maximum performance.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

73000000  -  Research and development services and related consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The objective of this PIN is to better understand the trade space around the major heat exchanger equipment. This information will be used to inform the broader primary coolant loop design, plant spatial layouts, and maintenance strategy. The goal is to maximise SPP net power output by designing heat exchangers that provide maximum performance.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

04/08/2023

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