Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 24/07/2024

External Reference: 2024-592833

FTS Reference: 2024-021113

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 Campus
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Contact person: Charlotte Byrne
NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
Internet address(es):
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=83574&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

Fusion Futures: Microwave Test Facility
Reference number:  T/CB/110/24
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

73210000  -  Research consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The objective of the wider project is to develop a requirements set and associated pre-conceptual design, for a microwave test facility.
This test facility may include the ability to test any of the following:
-Component level testing e.g. gyrotron cavity
-High-powered gyrotrons
-Novel source testing
-Waveguide testing
-Low power microwave testing
-Launcher mechanical testing
-Quasi-optical propagation testing
The areas of primary interest for this opportunity are:
-Microwave source testing
-High-powered microwave component testing
-Gyrotron cavity thermal test rig
It is anticipated, subject to market engagement, that a maximum of 5 contracts will be awarded to parties with an interest in future use of such a facility.
The estimated budget for each contract is between £10,000 and £20,000.
This piece of work is required to be completed by the end of February 2025.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 100000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71621000  -  Technical analysis or consultancy services
73000000  -  Research and development services and related consultancy services
73200000  -  Research and development consultancy services
73220000  -  Development consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance:  
OX14 3DB
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The objective of the wider project is to develop a requirements set and associated pre-conceptual design, for a microwave test facility.
This test facility may include the ability to test any of the following:
-Component level testing e.g. gyrotron cavity
-High-powered gyrotrons
-Novel source testing
-Waveguide testing
-Low power microwave testing
-Launcher mechanical testing
-Quasi-optical propagation testing
The areas of primary interest for this opportunity are:
-Microwave source testing
-High-powered microwave component testing
-Gyrotron cavity thermal test rig
It is anticipated, subject to market engagement, that a maximum of 5 contracts will be awarded to parties with an interest in future use of such a facility.
The estimated budget for each contract is between £10,000 and £20,000.
This piece of work is required to be completed by the end of February 2025, it is anticipated that this contract will be 4 months long.
The contract scope is proposed to include the following deliverables:
-Definition of scope for an overall test facility
-Definition of technical requirements for an overall test facility
-Report of anticipated use of test facility
-Definition of technical requirements for a gyrotron cavity test rig (additional scope)
II.2.14)

Additional information

A webinar will be held to further discuss the requirement, joining details can be found in supporting information on EU Supply.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

26/08/2024

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