[FtsS09F02ContractNotice]

[Information]

[Published]

[ExpireDate]: 29/4/2024

[ExternalReference]: 2024-548497

[FtsReference]: 2024-010084

[FtsS09F02ContractNotice]

[NoticeContract]

[Section1]: [Ca]

I.1)

[NameAddressContact]

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
N/A
Culham Campus
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
[Contactpoint]: Charlotte Byrne
[AddressEmail]: charlotte.byrne@ukaea.uk
[Nutscode]:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
[Internets]:
I.3)

[InfoTendering]

[AddressObtainDocs]:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=79938&B=UKAEA
[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:  
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.4)

[CaType]

[MaintypePublicbody]
I.5)

[Mainactivity]

[OtherActivity]:  Fusion Research

[Section2]: [Object]

II.1)

[QuantityScopeContract]

II.1.1)

[TitleContract]

Diffusion Bonding Furnace
[Fileref]:  T/CB008/23
II.1.2)

[CpvMain]

42300000  - 
II.1.3)

[TypeContract]

[Supplies]
II.1.4)

[DescrShort]

UKAEA researches fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy.
As part of a renovation and upgrade plan of the Special Techniques Group (STG) capabilities, new diffusion bonding equipment has been identified to be added as a key capability.
This project's scope shall include the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of a diffusion bonding furnace for UKAEA’s facilities at Oxfordshire.
​The requirement is to procure a capability to create diffusion bonded joints and components for specified materials. Currently, in fusion, there is an increased interest in tungsten and its alloys & CuCrZr components. Diffusion bonding is envisaged as one of the most promising techniques to joint this material.
This procurement will be via a Competitive Dialogue process.
II.1.5)

[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]

[ValueExclVat]: 800000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

[LotsInfo]

[DivisionLots]: [No]
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

42300000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

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

[DescrProcurement]

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) was formed in 1954 when the British Government set up a new body to oversee the nation’s nuclear research programme. UKAEA is a non-departmental public body (NDPB), under the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
UKAEA researches fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy.
As part of a renovation and upgrade plan of the Special Techniques Group (STG) capabilities, new diffusion bonding equipment has been identified to be added as a key capability.
This project's scope shall include the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of a diffusion bonding furnace for UKAEA’s facilities at Oxfordshire.
​The requirement is to procure a capability to create diffusion bonded joints and components for specified materials. Currently, in fusion, there is an increased interest in tungsten and its alloys & CuCrZr components. Diffusion bonding is envisaged as one of the most promising techniques to joint this material.
This procurement will be via a Competitive Dialogue process.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)

[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]

[ValueExclVat]: 800000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 24
[RenewalsSubject]: [No]
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]

[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.1.1)

[TypeProcedure]

[ProctypeCompDialogue]
IV.1.8)

[GpaInfo]

[GpaCovered] : [Yes]
IV.2)

[InfoAdmin]

IV.2.1)

[PubPrevious]

[NumberOj]: 2023/S 000-004875
IV.2.2)

[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]

[Date]:  29-4-2024
[Time]:  16:30
IV.2.3)

[DateDispatchTenderParticipate]

[Date]: 3-5-2024
IV.2.4)

[LanguagesAllowed]

[Language_EN]

[Section6]: [InfoComplement]

VI.1)

[RecurrenceInfo]

[RecurrentProcurement]:  [No]
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