Tender

Cryopump System for MAST-U Enhancements

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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23 Aug 2020 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking proposals for the "Cryopump System for MAST-U Enhancements," situated within the nuclear energy sector. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 16 October 2020. The project is based at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy in Oxfordshire, and the intended contract is expected to commence on 18 December 2020, continuing until 27 September 2021. This open tender method invites a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the fields of manufacturing and engineering related to nuclear energy and vacuum systems. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as their innovative solutions may align well with the project needs. Companies specialising in the design, manufacture, and delivery of sophisticated engineering systems, such as vacuum pumps and pressure vessels, will find this procurement highly relevant for business expansion and collaboration within the growing fusion research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cryopump System for MAST-U Enhancements

Notice Description

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority owns and operates the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE) which is the UK's national laboratory for fusion research. CCFE is based at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire. The UK fusion programme is centred on the innovative MAST (Mega Amp Spherical Tokamak) experiment which is also based at CCFE and employs around 150 people. The programme is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and the European Union under the EURATOM treaty. MAST has led studies into the spherical Tokamak, a compact fusion concept pioneered at Culham. A major upgrade of the MAST machine is currently underway and this will enhance MAST's role in international research to: * Make the case for a fusion Component Test Facility * Add to the knowledge base for ITER * Test reactor concepts For MAST Upgrade the Authority requires the Detailed Design, Manufacture and Delivery of a Cryopump System for MAST-U Enhancements Project. Full details of the requirement along with the Invitation to Tender can be downloaded from the link below. Please note to download from the eu-supply website you need to be registered and logged in (Registration is free). The Contract Start and End dates are an estimation only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69e88346-a2a9-4eba-a45b-d792d11fd972
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1f4d70-6871-446a-b0d6-8bde3c5beb42
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

42122450 - Vacuum pumps

42152000 - Parts of nuclear reactors

44615000 - Pressure vessels

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2020 - 27 Sep 2021 6-12 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
Robert Franklin
Contact Email
robert.franklin@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235466915

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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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