UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 18/12/2024

External Reference: 2024-523046

FTS Reference: 2024-039295

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Supplies

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: Robert Franklin
Telephone: +44 1235466915
E-mail: robert.franklin@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=88226&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

A Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application in Vacuum for MAST-U
Reference number:  T/RAF188/24
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

44615100  -  Steel pressure vessels
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the Manufacture of Single Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application (the DBB Cryopump) in vacuum for its MAST-U Experiment. Build work will involve (but not limited to) stainless steel tube fitting and welding; assembly work; pressure testing; and liquid nitrogen cold testing . See PIN Technical Information for more detail. Note the parts supplied by UKAEA.
The Authority is looking to hear from potential suppliers interested in tendering for the above requirement and to engage with them to assist with development of the specification.
Expressions of interest from interested parties is welcomed by close of Wed 18 December 2024.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

24111300  -  Helium
24111800  -  Liquid nitrogen
42122450  -  Vacuum pumps
44164200  -  Tubing
45255400  -  Fabrication work
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the Manufacture of Single Pressure Assembly Fabricated from Stainless Steel Tubing for a Cryogenic Application (the DBB Cryopump) in vacuum for its MAST-U Experiment. Build work will involve (but not limited to) stainless steel tube fitting and welding; assembly work; pressure testing; and liquid nitrogen cold testing . See PIN Technical Information for more detail. Note the parts supplied by UKAEA.
The Authority is looking to hear from potential suppliers interested in tendering for the above requirement and to engage with them to assist with development of the specification.
Expressions of interest from interested parties is welcomed by close of Wed 18 December 2024.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/02/2025

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