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FOR THE MANUFACTURE AND SUPPLY OF ROBOT SYSTEMS FOR AN AUTOMATED INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE TEST UNIT

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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16 Apr 2019 at 11:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently conducting a procurement process titled "FOR THE MANUFACTURE AND SUPPLY OF ROBOT SYSTEMS FOR AN AUTOMATED INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE TEST UNIT." This procurement falls under the industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment category and is based in Abingdon, England. The tender is at the active stage, with a completion deadline for submissions set for 17th May 2019. The contract period will commence on 27th May 2019 and last until 26th July 2019, and it employs an open procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in robotics, automation, and industrial machinery, particularly those with expertise in developing robotic systems for complex environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as there is potential for collaboration in revolutionary projects that contribute to advancements in fusion energy technologies. Companies specialising in innovative engineering solutions, automation technologies, and remote handling systems would be well-suited to compete for this contract, enhancing their business growth in the evolving energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FOR THE MANUFACTURE AND SUPPLY OF ROBOT SYSTEMS FOR AN AUTOMATED INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE TEST UNIT

Notice Description

Working as part of the EUROfusion consortium, UKAEA's (the Purchaser's) remote handling centre: RACE (Remote Applications in Challenging Environments) is currently involved in a project to develop a concept design for the Remote Maintenance (RM) system for DEMO (Demonstration Fusion Power Plant). Given the large number of maintenance operations that will need to be carried out remotely and the many years between maintenance shutdowns, there is a strong motivation to automate many of the tasks to reduce both timescales and the need to maintain the skill base between shutdowns. It is therefore necessary to research the application of automated robotics to fusion relevant challenges. Some subject areas that are expected to require development include: * Localisation of robotic systems deployed to arbitrary reactor locations * Automated maintenance for complex geometries (e.g. pipe nest) * Identification of individual components and recognition of deviations in their condition * Accessing concealed systems * Automated decontamination and swabbing of complex geometries. To further this development an Automated Inspection and Maintenance Test Unit (AIM-TU) is being developed. This unit will provide researchers with an experimental platform on which to develop solutions for future fusion power plants. It will consist of 2 robotic arms on rails (with supplementary tooling) and a variety of representative plant hardware for them to act upon. The AIM-TU is envisioned as a versatile testing platform which allows significant reconfiguration to conduct different tests.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0feb6ec4-83af-4d2b-8bc1-fd88d9342858
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 May 2019 - 26 Jul 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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