[FtsS09F01PriorInformationNotice]

[Information]

[Published]

[ExpireDate]: 31.10.2021

[ExternalReference]: 2021-583258

[FtsReference]: 2021-021675

[FtsS09F01PriorInformationNotice]

[NoticePin]

[Supplies]

[NoticeReducesTimelimits]

[Section1]: [Ca]

I.1)

[NameAddressContact]

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
N/A
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
[Contactpoint]: Abigail Woods
[AddressPhone]: +44 1235467082
[AddressEmail]: abigail.woods@ukaea.uk
[Nutscode]:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
[Internets]:
I.3)

[InfoTendering]

[AddressObtainDocs]:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39433&B=UK
[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:  
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.4)

[CaType]

[MaintypePublicbody]
I.5)

[Mainactivity]

[OtherActivity]:  Fusion Research

[Section2]: [Object]

II.1)

[QuantityScopeContract]

II.1.1)

[TitleContract]

Next Generation Digital Twin Design & Build– LongOps Work Package 3.2.3
[Fileref]:  T/PJP163/21
II.1.2)

[CpvMain]

48000000  - 
II.1.3)

[TypeContract]

[Supplies]
II.1.4)

[DescrShort]

This PIN signals UKAEA’s intent to procure designs and prototypes for a Next-Generation DMU. The phrase “Next-Generation” is used to distinguish this conceptual system from the current generation of available systems but does not at this stage imply any specific extension of functionality. UKAEA has carried out an initial requirements-gathering phase. However, some of these requirements have been captured based on early assumptions about use cases or end user needs which are not expected to be final.
For the avoidance of doubt: UKAEA is not interested in procuring a bespoke DMU system coupled to any one use-case. The aim is to develop the basis of a generic platform that can be iterated, extended, and repurposed for years to come. This is what is referred to as the NG-DMU.
II.1.5)

[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]

[ValueExclVat]: 600000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

[LotsInfo]

[DivisionLots]: [No]
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

48000000  - 
72230000  - 
72262000  - 
73000000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:  
Culham
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

This PIN signals UKAEA’s intent to procure designs and prototypes for a Next-Generation DMU. The phrase “Next-Generation” is used to distinguish this conceptual system from the current generation of available systems but does not at this stage imply any specific extension of functionality. UKAEA has carried out an initial requirements-gathering phase. However, some of these requirements have been captured based on early assumptions about use cases or end user needs which are not expected to be final.
The aim of this procurement is to start addressing some of the goals through research & development. UKAEA is not intending to deliver a fully featured, production-grade system to all end users by the end of this project. Instead, the aim is to start mitigating these challenges in collaboration with industry, to strengthen the supply chain and ultimately lay the groundwork for these long-term use cases. The key purpose of these prototypes will be for UKAEA and other partners in the LongOps programme to learn more about these challenges, and how well this technology can be applied to the different LongOps use cases.
For the avoidance of doubt: UKAEA is not interested in procuring a bespoke DMU system coupled to any one use-case. The aim is to develop the basis of a generic platform that can be iterated, extended, and repurposed for years to come. This is what is referred to as the NG-DMU.
It is expected that individual components of the NG-DMU will already be available as COTS products. The use of those products is encouraged where appropriate, but some level of integration with other parts of the system, external systems, or data sources is expected to be necessary. The design and implementation of that integration, in a manner that allows future extension or replacement of components, is a key focus of the project
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)

[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]

[ValueExclVat]: 600000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[Starting]: 15.11.2021  /  [End]: 18.02.2024
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.3)

[DateOfContractNotice]:

01.10.2021

[Section3]: [InfoLegal]

III.1)

[ConditionsParticip]

III.1.1)

[SituationPersonalIncl]

[InfoEvaluatingRequir]:  Refer to Procurement Documents for information.
III.1.2)

[EconomicFinancialStanding]

[InfoEvaluatingWethRequir]:  
Refer to Procurement Documents for information.
[MinStandardsRequired]:  
Refer to Procurement Documents for information.
III.1.3)

[TechnicalCapacity]

[InfoEvaluatingWethRequir]:  
Refer to Procurement Documents for information.
[MinStandardsRequired]:  
Refer to Procurement Documents for information.
III.2)

[ConditionsContract]

III.2.2)

[OtherConditions]

Refer to Procurement Documents for information.

[Section4]: [Procedure]

IV.1)

[Description]

IV.1.8)

[GpaInfo]

[GpaCovered] : [No]
IV.2)

[InfoAdmin]

[Section6]: [InfoComplement]

VI.4)

[AppealsProcedure]

VI.4.1)

[AppealsBody]

UK Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK

VI.4.2)

[MediationBody]

UK Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK

VI.4.3)

[AppealsLodging]

[AppealsDeadline]: 
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)

[AppealsInfo]

UK Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK