UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 06/12/2024

External Reference: 2024-528291

FTS Reference: 2024-037158

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: Nneka Forrester
E-mail: nneka.forrester@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=87667&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

ASTRIA
Reference number:  T/NF185/24
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

71323000  -  Engineering-design services for industrial process and production
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

UKAEA are looking to build a Centre of Excellence in Isotope Separation systems, pulling expertise from around the world to enable the creation of a technical development pathway. This would allow the partners to model a fuel cycle for any potential device, at all scales, to determine the most appropriate isotope separation system for that application. UKAEA would like to engage with potential partners for the design and build of prototype isotope separations system to allow the experimental work to be completed in a timely manor.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09343000  -  Radioactive materials
09344000  -  Radio-isotopes
38000000  -  Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
45262670  -  Metalworking
45262680  -  Welding
51200000  -  Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating
51500000  -  Installation services of machinery and equipment
71300000  -  Engineering services
71500000  -  Construction-related services
71900000  -  Laboratory services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance:  
Culham Campus, Abingdon
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

UKAEA are looking to build a Centre of Excellence in Isotope Separation systems, pulling expertise from around the world to enable the creation of a technical development pathway. This would allow the partners to model a fuel cycle for any potential device, at all scales, to determine the most appropriate isotope separation system for that application. UKAEA would like to engage with potential partners for the design and build of prototype isotope separations system to allow the experimental work to be completed in a timely manor.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

18/11/2024

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