Planning

RFI - Adapter Plate Feasibility, Fabrication & Transport

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES

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Planning

22 May 2024 at 14:57

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2024 at 14:51

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The International Nuclear Services is planning a tender titled "RFI - Adapter Plate Feasibility, Fabrication & Transport" in the works procurement category. The tender involves understanding market capabilities for manufacturing adapter plates, with a deadline for engagement set on 14th June 2024. The location for potential delivery and installation of the plates is Barrow-in-Furness, with additional onshore fabrication work required. The buying organisation is seeking engagement with suppliers to inform future procurement strategies.

This tender by International Nuclear Services presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in fabrication work, engineering services, and architectural planning to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access technical drawings via the Atamis platform and are invited to respond through the Atamis e-procurement system. The tender aims to gather market information to plan future opportunities, providing insights for potential suppliers to align with project deadlines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI - Adapter Plate Feasibility, Fabrication & Transport

Notice Description

NTS is currently seeking to understand the capabilities of the market for the feasibility, fabrication, and delivery of two types of adaptor plates. There is a possibility that 12 plates (6 per type will be required). NTS may also require these to be delivered to Barrow-in-Furness and installed by the supplier. If necessary, the construction work can be fully/partially carried out on the quay or onboard the vessel in the cargo space where they will be used for operations. This Request for Information seeks to understand the capability and capacity of the market for manufacturing these adapter plates, to further inform strategy development for future procurement. Responses received to this RFI will be used to inform NTS' understanding of the market and allow them to plan the future opportunity allowing sufficient time for manufacture to meet project deadlines. Suppliers who register interest in this RFI via the Atamis platform will be to access technical drawings via the supplier documents folder; please refer to these documents for more detail. Copyright (c) International Nuclear Services Ltd T/A Nuclear Transport Solutions (2024). All rights reserved. All copyright and other intellectual property rights in all text or images in this document are owned by International Nuclear Services Ltd T/A Nuclear Transport Solutions unless otherwise indicated. Suppliers are invited to respond to our Request for Information via the Atamis e-procurement system at https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e76547e-2396-449c-aff3-2b29a386f0e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00487733-deb2-4cf2-b020-36e6758cb516
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items

45255400 - Fabrication work

45255420 - Onshore fabrication work

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jun 2024Expired
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
INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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