Planning

4 Axis Milling Station for Active Cells Remote Handling Facility.

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

28 Sep 2017 at 14:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), focusing on the acquisition of a 4 Axis Milling Station for the Active Cells Remote Handling Facility. This project is part of the UK’s contribution to the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Sweden and is classified under the milling machines category. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with an important engagement deadline set for 23rd February 2018. The facility will be located at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, England, with all responses directed to the local operations within the postal code OX14 3DB.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced machining technologies, especially those involved in the design, manufacture, and installation of complex engineering systems. Companies with expertise in remote handling equipment, robotics, or custom milling solutions are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement. Engaging in the market research phase offered by UKAEA will allow potential suppliers to align their offerings with the specific needs and requirements of the project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

4 Axis Milling Station for Active Cells Remote Handling Facility.

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is a non departmental government body. UKAEA is managing the delivery of the Active Cells remote handling facility as part of the UK contribution to the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Sweden. The purpose of the facility is to process and store spent radiologically activated target station components. Work on handling processes and in-cell equipment/facilities are progressing towards the detailed design phase. For individual processes and items of equipment, options need to be identified, assessed against the requirements, and developed towards a suitable design ready for manufacture. This market enquiry relates to the 4-Axis Milling Station that will be situated inside the Process Cell (PC). The Milling Station will allow for the recovery and subsequent processing of containers of exotic materials that are contained within 2 of the activated components. The Milling Station will be operated remotely without local manual intervention. The use of fluids in the for coolant and in any hydraulic actuation or clamping will not be allowed, although lubrication in gearboxes, etc. is permissible. The first component is a sealed 6 000 kg, 2 500 mm diameter stainless steel disk that contains 36 stainless steel cassettes each containing a set of tungsten bricks. Each cassette weighs approximately 100 kg and is designed to be removed radially once the rim of the disk has been machined off. The second component is a 3 500 kg steel block approximately 620 mm high, 1 200 mm wide and 1 350 mm long. This block consists of a base plate and 2 top sections that are sealed over the top of a 150 kg container of beryllium by a set of stitch welds. The beryllium container can be removed when the stitch welds have been machined off. Optional additional scope would include a robotic handling system that can support cut sections and lift the material containers free of the main components once freed. The solution will require design, manufacture and installation into the Active Cells facility. This PIN has been published to enable market research to commence to assess the reaction of the market to the requirement and to review available technologies. UKAEA will conduct a dialogue with the marketplace and this may result in a call for competition based on the scope of the requirement developed through the dialogue.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b245325-a15f-45f9-8097-b88696c10af3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42623000 - Milling machines

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK 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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