UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 23/02/2024

External Reference: 2023-534033

FTS Reference: 2023-037754

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=76473&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

The support for the scoping of a research and development programme for the concept development of a suitable utility scaled supercritical carbon dioxide power generation plant.
Reference number:  T/CS147/23
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 RFI is to better understand the trade space around utility scaled power generating equipment with the emphasis on supercritical CO2 turbines. This information will be used to inform the broader SPP design which includes minimum operating conditions required to meet the necessary cycle efficiency.
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 RFI is to better understand the trade space around utility scaled power generating equipment with the emphasis on supercritical CO2 turbines. This information will be used to inform the broader SPP design which includes minimum operating conditions required to meet the necessary cycle efficiency.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/01/2025

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