Tender

H3AT Process Services

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

09 May 2024 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is conducting a procurement process for H3AT Process Services related to the Hydrogen 3 Advanced Technology (H3AT) facility at Culham. The procurement entails the supply of various services including Demineralised Water, Breathable Air Supply, and Compressed Gas Supply. The contract, to be performed under NEC4 Engineering Construction Contract (ECC) Option A, is expected to be completed by March 2026 with a duration of 23 months. The tender deadline is on June 10, 2024, and the contract period spans from August 5, 2024, to July 16, 2027.

This tender for process services system at the H3AT facility presents an opportunity for businesses in the water demineralisation and gas-related industries. Companies involved in the supply of specialist gases, gas equipment parts, valves, air filters, and gas storage tanks may find this tender suitable for their expertise. The open procurement method invites competition and offers potential for business growth through the provision of required services for the UKAEA project.

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Notice Title

H3AT Process Services

Notice Description

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) requirement is for the procurement of a process services system for the Hydrogen 3 Advanced Technology (H3AT) facility at Culham. Included is the supply of Demineralised Water, Breathable Air Supply, Plant Air Supply, Compressed Gas Supply, Specialist Gas Compound with Segregation. Scope - The contractor will be responsible for the design, manufacture, assembly, Factory Acceptance Testing, delivery and installation, Operating Qualification, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), handover, conformity assessment and support for all the installed equipment and pipework required. Duration and Contract - The scope of work is expected to be delivered by March 2026, with an estimated duration of 23 months. The proposed form of contract is the NEC4 Engineering Construction Contract (ECC) Option A, for a fixed price. There may also be the need for additional ad hoc work not defined within the Scope of Works, which will be reimbursed for which bidders are asked to provide a schedule of rates. Design - The Contractor is fully responsible for the design of the entire system. The Contractor will be responsible for the concept design, preliminary and detailed design of the system. The Contractor will be responsible for obtaining UKAEA approval for the design in all phases, ensuring that the design meets all safety and quality standards. Manufacturing, Installation & Testing, Delivery, Commissioning - For all the items that require manufacture and assembly, the Contractor shall undertake Factory Acceptance Testing to demonstrate the functionality. Engineering Support - The Contractor is responsible for completing all the required tests for all process services items according to the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), providing test reports, including Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and Operating Qualification (OQ), that are approved by the UKAEA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3193dcd8-6d99-414c-ac53-da03708cb190
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/201a0c4a-b576-45ea-a6ef-d9367598049a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen

31161800 - Parts of gas generators

39721321 - Compressed-air dryers

42124330 - Parts of air compressors

42124340 - Parts of gas compressors

42130000 - Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances

42131100 - Valves defined by function

42131140 - Pressure-reducing, control, check or safety valves

42131141 - Pressure-reducing valves

42131142 - Control valves

42131144 - Process-control valves

42131145 - Check valves

42131250 - Needle valves

42131260 - Ball valves

42131290 - Diaphragm valves

42132130 - Pneumatic valve actuators

42514310 - Air filters

44611400 - Storage tanks

44612100 - Gas cylinders

44612200 - Gas tanks

45333100 - Gas regulation equipment installation work

65121000 - Water demineralisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 16 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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