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STEP WP6 - Design Study of Remotely Operable High Integrity Vessel Closure Plate

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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24 Sep 2019 at 10:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is conducting a procurement process titled "STEP WP6 - Design Study of Remotely Operable High Integrity Vessel Closure Plate," focused on the electricity and nuclear energy sectors. This process is currently at the award stage, having published the award notice on 24 September 2019, following the end of the tender period on 2 August 2019. The successful contractor, Aquila Nuclear Engineering Limited, was awarded a contract valued at £91,072.09, with the contract period occurring from 16 August 2019 to 28 February 2020. The services required are related to engineering and technical consultancy within the specified industry category, with the works expected to take place across regions including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering-related scientific and technical services, particularly those capable of developing and enhancing sealing technologies for high-integrity applications. Companies with experience in remote handling solutions and lightweight closure plate designs would be particularly well-suited to pursue this contract. The focus on innovative sealing solutions indicates potential for growth in sectors dealing with advanced materials and automated systems, appealing to SMEs and larger entities alike.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEP WP6 - Design Study of Remotely Operable High Integrity Vessel Closure Plate

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to select Consultant(s) to report currently available, high integrity, hatch or port sealing technology which most closely satisfies the stated criteria and as a second part to identify, to price and to propose a programme of development work to achieve or improve the sealing solutions to meet the requirements over a period of 3 years. The scope for the study is for vacuum vessel closure plates The study is being issued at a preliminary stage of a design and one of the biggest unknown factors is the precise dimensions of the required opening. Thus, a generic approach is being taken for this study which shall be based on the technologies that are available in industry. There are two aspects to the study; a. To identify the closure plate design solutions that can meet the seal leakage requirements and can be installed and removed quickly using remote handling tools. Amongst other factors this assumes a light design. Bolting solutions are not preferred due to their expected duration. b. To identify the maximum weight of the closure plate that the offered seal and closure plate technology could support for this application including any improvements that could be made to the closure plate design.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19bb80df-7bc8-443a-9dc4-1e03166affef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01ddf81-3bdd-4e83-a57f-f6c28305c9c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,072 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Vincent Tsang
Contact Email
vincent.tsang@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235466444

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUILA NUCLEAR ENGINEERING

Further Information

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