Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 25/11/2021

External Reference: 2021-544422

FTS Reference: 2021-026781

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 Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Contact person: Hugo Silva
NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
Internet address(es):
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=40264&B=UK
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

Tritium Compatible Compressor For Materials Research Facility
Reference number:  T/HS241/21
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

31720000  -  Electromechanical equipment
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

A tritium compatible sieverts rig, known as the Materials Testing Rig (MTR) is required to investigate the ideal hydrogen isotope adsorption/absorption characteristics of materials before progressing to the design of an experimental pressure swing ad/absorption experiment.
The Materials Testing Rig (MTR) requires a small-scale tritium compatible compressor capable of supplying high-pressure tritium to the experiment.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

42123000  -  Compressors
71320000  -  Engineering design services
71323200  -  Plant engineering design services
71340000  -  Integrated engineering services
71350000  -  Engineering-related scientific and technical services
71356000  -  Technical services
71900000  -  Laboratory services
73300000  -  Design and execution of research and development
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

A tritium compatible sieverts rig, known as the Materials Testing Rig (MTR) is required to investigate the ideal hydrogen isotope adsorption/absorption characteristics of materials before progressing to the design of an experimental pressure swing ad/absorption experiment.
The Materials Testing Rig (MTR) requires a small-scale tritium compatible compressor capable of supplying high-pressure tritium to the experiment.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

17/01/2022

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