UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 15/11/2024

External Reference: 2024-568320

FTS Reference: 2024-033398

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: Kamilla Krajniak
Telephone: +44 1235467082
E-mail: kamilla.krajniak@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=86765&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

Manifolded Cryogenic Helium Properties and RF Verification Rig For the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP)
Reference number:  T/KK140/24
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

73100000  -  Research and experimental development services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Early Market Engagement - Request for Information
The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) requires an experimental rig which will be used to complete at least one experimental campaign to validate helium cryogenic fluid properties with representative localised heating conditions. UKAEA requests information regarding Contractors’ capabilities, facilities, availability and estimated cost to complete one or more of the tasks identified in the attached document.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 5000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

31630000  -  Magnets
51230000  -  Installation services of testing equipment
73100000  -  Research and experimental development services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) requires an experimental rig which will be used to complete at least one experimental campaign to validate helium cryogenic fluid properties with representative localised heating conditions. UKAEA requests information regarding Contractors’ capabilities, facilities, availability and estimated cost to complete one or more of the tasks identified in the attached document.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

03/01/2025

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 : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information