Contract award notice

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Published

External Reference: 2025-531948

FTS Reference: 2025-004133

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
N/A
Culham Campus
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Contact person: Carl Evans
NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
Internet address(es):
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

Small Scale Experiments for Tritium Breeding (SSETB)
Reference number:  T/LB161/24
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

A programme of four scientific experiments in the field of Tritium Breeding.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  8197817.47  GBP
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1 Solid lithium ceramics
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

73110000  -  Research services
73200000  -  Research and development consultancy services
73210000  -  Research consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

A research programme to address a critical aspect of the tritium breeding technology based on solid lithium ceramics. Delivery of a small-scale experiment or other project, preferably based on an existing experimental or other capability.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality Questionnaire  /  Weighting:  100
Price  -  Weighting:  0
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

Refer to the ITT.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2 Lithium in liquid phase
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

73110000  -  Research services
73200000  -  Research and development consultancy services
73210000  -  Research consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKK -  SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Aa research programme to address a critical aspect of the tritium breeding technology based on the use of lithium in liquid phase (either as a pure metal or as part of mixture/eutectic) as the breeding material (and potential the tritium carrier medium). Delivery of a small-scale experiment or other project, preferably based on an existing experimental or other capability within your organisation, that could support the fusion community to develop in future larger breeder experiments.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality Questionnaire  /  Weighting:  100
Price  -  Weighting:  0
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

Refer to the ITT.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 3 Molten salt of lithium
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

73110000  -  Research services
73200000  -  Research and development consultancy services
73210000  -  Research consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

A research programme to address a critical aspect of the tritium breeding technology based on the use of a molten salt of lithium for the breeding and neutron-moderating material. Delivery of a small-scale experiment or other project, preferably based on an existing experimental or other capability within your organisation.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality Questionnaire  /  Weighting:  100
Price  -  Weighting:  0
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

Refer to the ITT.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 4 Digital Simulation and modelling
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

73110000  -  Research services
73200000  -  Research and development consultancy services
73210000  -  Research consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
NUTS code:  UKJ -  SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

A research programme to address a critical aspect of the tritium breeding technology based on the use of Digital Simulation and Modelling of a Neutron Source, the breeding in a range of materials, neutron-moderating materials and geometries pertinent to the three technology families in the above lots. Delivery of a small-scale in-silico experimental project, preferably based on an existing computational science or other capability within your organisation, that could support the fusion community
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality Questionnaire  /  Weighting:  100
Price  -  Weighting:  0
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

Refer to the ITT.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2024/S 000-035382

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 1

Title: Lot 1 Solid lithium ceramics

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/01/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  4
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Astral Systems
13376789
Unit H5 Boscombe Business Park, Severn Road
Hallen
BS10 7SB
UK
Telephone: +44 78589433632
NUTS code:  UKK1 -  Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  3104900.88  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 1

Title: Lot 1 Solid lithium ceramics

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/01/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  4
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Lancaster University
GB 604 688379
University House
Lancaster
LA1 4YW
UK
NUTS code:  UKD4 -  Lancashire

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  3104900.88  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Lot No: 1

Title: Lot 1 Solid lithium ceramics

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/01/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  4
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Oxford Sigma
11874768
Oxford Centre For Innovation
Oxford
OX1 1BY
UK
Telephone: +44 01865509665
NUTS code:  UKJ1 -  Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Internet address: http://www.oxfordsigma.com

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  3104900.88  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 4

Lot No: 1

Title: Lot 1 Solid lithium ceramics

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/01/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  4
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

University of Birmingham
GB 729 8561 87
90 Vincent Drive, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
UK
Telephone: +44 1214148534
NUTS code:  UKG3 -  West Midlands

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  3104900.88  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 5

Lot No: 2

Title: Lot 2 Lithium in liquid phase

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/01/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Kyoto Fusioneering
n/a
5-24 Gokashohirano
Uji-city, Kyoto
6110011
UK
Telephone: +44 7775677396
NUTS code:  UKJ1 -  Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  1529631.31  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 6

Lot No: 2

Title: Lot 2 Lithium in liquid phase

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/01/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Tokamak Energy
07054929
173 Brook Drive
ABINGDON
OX14 4SD
UK
Telephone: +44 1235426987
NUTS code:  UKJ1 -  Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  1529631.31  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 7

Title: Lot 3 Molten salt of lithium

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/01/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

University of Edinburgh
N/A
Old College, South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
UK
Telephone: +44 1316509011
NUTS code:  UKM9 -  Southern Scotland

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  800000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 8

Lot No: 4

Title: Lot 4 Digital Simulation and modelling

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/01/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Amentum Clean Energy Limited (formerly Jacobs Clean Energy Limited)
01120437
305 Bridgewater Place Birchwood Park
Warrington
WA3 6XG
UK
Telephone: +44 1189467559
NUTS code:  UKD3 -  Greater Manchester

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  2763295.28  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 9

Lot No: 4

Title: Lot 4 Digital Simulation and modelling

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/01/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Bangor University - Nuclear Futures Institute
GB 728 8856 74
Bangor Universit
Bangor
LL57 2DG
UK
Telephone: +44 248351151
NUTS code:  UKL -  WALES

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  2763295.28  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 10

Lot No: 4

Title: Lot 4 Digital Simulation and modelling

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/01/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

IDOM UK Limited
773 6502 17
Unit 17g The Leathermarket
London
SE1 3QB
UK
Telephone: +44 2073975430
NUTS code:  UKI7 -  Outer London – West and North West
Internet address: http://www.idom.com

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  2763295.28  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 11

Lot No: 4

Title: Lot 4 Digital Simulation and modelling

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/01/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Materials, University of Manchester
GB 849 738 956
Oxford Road
manchester
M13 9PL
UK
NUTS code:  UKD33 -  Manchester

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  2763295.28  GBP

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

UK Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Campus
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

UK Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Campus
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
VI.4.2)Body responsible for mediation procedures
VI.4.3)Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers.
This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the authority before a contract is entered into applicants have 2 working days from the notification of the award decision to request. Additional debriefing and that information have to be provided within a minimum of 3 working days before the expiry of the standstill period. Such additional information should be sought from the contact named in this notice.
If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No. 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
Any such action must be brought promptly.
(generally within 3 months).
VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

UK Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Campus
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK