Tender

Safety Case and Peer Review Support

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is conducting a tender process for "Safety Case and Peer Review Support" services, aimed at supporting the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy in Oxfordshire. The tender, classified under the CPV code for engineering support services, is currently in the active stage with an end date for submissions set for 8th October 2020. The resulting contracts are expected to span from 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2024, with the authority planning to award two separate contracts—one for Safety Case Support and another for Peer Review Support.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering-related scientific and technical services, safety consultancy, or technical analysis to grow and expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender, as the authority encourages the involvement of smaller suppliers, fostering a competitive environment that may lead to further collaboration in the emerging field of fusion research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safety Case and Peer Review Support

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 Authority is responsible for the operation of the JET (Joint European Torus) facilities, via a contract between itself and the European Commission. JET is the world's largest magnetic fusion experiment and is still at the forefront of fusion research and is closely involved in testing plasma physics, systems and materials for ITER. The JET facilities are collectively used by all European fusion laboratories under the EUROfusion consortium. About 350 scientists from Europe, plus more from around the globe, participate in JET experiments each year, co-ordinated by a programme management unit. 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. In support of the above work, the Authority has a requirement for the Supply of Safety Case and Peer Review Support Services. The Client intends to award two contracts to two Suppliers. One Supplier will receive a contract for Safety Case Support; and a further Supplier will receive a contract for Peer Review Support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-858c59fd-8da2-4aa1-95d5-45eb014f1860
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7723c562-4e62-4a67-90b2-7ff136d6cdce
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

71336000 - Engineering support services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71356300 - Technical support services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

98113000 - Services furnished by specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 4-5 years
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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