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[FtsS09F01PriorInformationNotice]

[Information]

[Published]

[ExpireDate]: 8.11.2021

[ExternalReference]: 2021-521882

[FtsReference]: 2021-025249

[FtsS09F01PriorInformationNotice]

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: Maili Nugent
Telephone: +44 1235468141
E-mail: Maili.nugent@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=39985&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

Design, Manufacture, and Supply of Components for High Heat Flux Testing and Verification Facility for STEP
Reference number:  T/MN213/21
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

38126300  -  Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The STEP project requires a flexible testing platform to perform a number of high heat flux testing campaigns and assessment tasks, with the ultimate goal of becoming a verification and validation (V&V) platform for In Vessel Component (IVC) prototypes. High temperature testing facilities and testing will be done in high vacuum and will include a high temperature water cooling system with the capability to exchange for alternative cooling systems during future operations.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09320000  -  Steam, hot water and associated products
35125100  -  Sensors
38126300  -  Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus
42662100  -  Electric welding equipment
42942200  -  Vacuum ovens
44161500  -  High-pressure pipeline
44163140  -  Steam and water pipes
44610000  -  Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels
44615000  -  Pressure vessels
71350000  -  Engineering-related scientific and technical services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The STEP project requires a flexible testing platform to perform a number of high heat flux testing campaigns and assessment tasks, with the ultimate goal of becoming a verification and validation (V&V) platform for In Vessel Component (IVC) prototypes. High temperature testing facilities and testing will be done in high vacuum and will include a high temperature water cooling system with the capability to exchange for alternative cooling systems during future operations.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/03/2022

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