Planning

UKAEA Provision of Management & Specialist Engineering Support for the Operation & Maintenance of the Fusion Facilities at Culham Science Centre

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

26 Jun 2020 at 11:06

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 Jun 2020 at 10:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "UKAEA Provision of Management & Specialist Engineering Support for the Operation & Maintenance of the Fusion Facilities at Culham Science Centre." Located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, this project falls within the engineering services sector. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date is set for 20th July 2020, with a market engagement opportunity scheduled for 23rd July 2020 at 10:00, during which details will be shared regarding the requirements of this tender.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering support and management services, particularly those with experience in managing flexible teams for maintenance operations in high-tech environments like fusion facilities. Suitable competitors might include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate a capable workforce, including mechanical fitters, electricians, and safety specialists. Given the requirements for various qualifications, including Monitored Radiation Workers, this tender may particularly benefit companies with expertise in compliance and safety regulations within the engineering sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKAEA Provision of Management & Specialist Engineering Support for the Operation & Maintenance of the Fusion Facilities at Culham Science Centre

Notice Description

The Culham Centre For Fusion Energy (CCFE) is one of the UK's leading Fusion Research Centres. The 180-acre site houses the UK Fusion Research Organisation including the JET Facilities operated by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) on behalf of the European Fusion Development Agreement (EFDA). There is a requirement is for the provision of a flexible Management Team and associated work force to provide Specialist Engineering Support for the Operation and maintenance of the Fusion Facilities and associated projects at Culham Science Centre. The requirement also includes the provision of an experienced and suitably qualified mechanical inspection team to undertake specialist support services including non-contact inspection, alignment, and surveying activities. The Management team includes a Site Manager supported by a flexible team of approximately 18 to 30 persons depending upon operational/non-operational periods, consisting of Mechanical, Electrical and Planning Engineers/Supervisors, Inspectors and Administrative Staff. The Management Team under this contract will be expected to manage the workforce consisting of Mechanical Fitters, Electricians, Riggers, Scaffolders, Crane Drivers and Semi-Skilled Operatives. The workforce numbers will vary between 25 and 50 depending upon operational/ non-operational periods; in large shutdowns this number can increase to 150. A significant number of the management team will need to be Monitored Radiation Workers to comply with the UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and Registered Beryllium workers. It is the Authority's opinion that the EC acquired Rights Directive: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 applies to this contract UKAEA is offering the opportunity for interested parties to attend the following market engagement opportunity, on Thursday 23rd July at 10.00 (via ZOOM), whereby more details will be made available on this requirement. UKAEA would like to use this opportunity to provide a forum to discuss delivery challenges and risk associated with the programme. Through this process we are looking to open the engagement at an early stage for suppliers to understand the requirement and enable UKAEA to reflect on any feedback received. Following this, UKAEA intend to issue tenders through the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) to procure services for the Provision of Management & Specialist Engineering Support for the Operation & Maintenance of the Fusion Facilities at Culham Science Centre Please follow the link below to register your interest in the opportunity and before Monday 20th July 2020 if you wish to attend forum on Thursday 23rd July 2020 @ 10.00 (via ZOOM). https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S2asxieuXU205rtXFxlvx9WZpMAJib9AgijtI-E3eDtUQkVNV0NOWTJZN0tDUlhHWVhGVjdCVlVaOC4u

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-937b2866-0df0-43d1-b582-6104f55cd13b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0aa978-686c-4b63-9203-ebc4ecd67717
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
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

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

79420000 - Management-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jul 2020Expired
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
Nicola Adams
Contact Email
nicola.adams@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
01235465318 ext 5379

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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