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WP18/RACE Laser Cutting Trial

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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24 Jan 2023 at 08:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a contract for the "WP18/RACE Laser Cutting Trial" project. The UKAEA, based at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, conducted trials for a remote laser cutting system for nuclear decommissioning applications involving Inconel parts. The contract has been awarded to TWI Limited. The tender has closed with a contract period from 8th November 2022 to 7th March 2023, creating opportunities in the "Lasers" industry category.

This procurement process by the UKAEA at the Award stage presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laser technology, industrial lasers, research, testing, and automation systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for this contract. Businesses interested in research, development services, and consultancy should explore potential collaborations associated with this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP18/RACE Laser Cutting Trial

Notice Description

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) was formed in 1954 when the UK Government set up a new body to oversee the nation's nuclear research programme. UKAEA is a non-departmental public body (NDPB), under the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). UKAEA research fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. UKAEA's mission is to deliver sustainable fusion energy and maximise scientific and economic impact. This is underpinned by four goals: * Goal 1 - Be a world leader in fusion research and development; * Goal 2 - Enable the delivery of sustainable fusion power plants; * Goal 3 - Drive economic growth and high-tech jobs in the UK; and * Goal 4 - Create places that accelerate innovation and develop skilled people for industry to thrive. Summary of Requirement UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), based at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, hereafter referred to as the Purchaser, carries out research into the use of controlled fusion for the generation of power. Laser cutting technology is being considered for the size reduction of large (mainly) Inconel parts of a nuclear facility. As part of this project, non-contact cutting methods e.g. fibre delivered laser cutting is an option and is the focus of this scope. An initial set of trials was performed, [3]. Further trials are called for, to address open issues and scope identified since then. These trials will be on representative material and configurations. These trials are part of developing a remote laser cutting system for the nuclear decommissioning application. The requirements of the system are captured in [1]. Further detail of the expected use case is investigated in [4]. A brief use case is as follows: * In-vessel furniture: Thick components (up to 113 mm). For material in the vicinity of the cut item, there is limited care of risk of damage from the residual laser beam. Usually starting from a free edge. * Containment preserving: Thinner material range (2 mm to 20 mm). For material in the vicinity of the cut item, there is care of risk of damage (loss of wall thickness / structural integrity) from the residual laser beam. May need to pierce then cut.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba1451d2-1dc1-4af8-a533-9e1d6895f7c6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

38636110 - Industrial lasers

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

48921000 - Automation system

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£146,426 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2023 - 12 May 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWI

Further Information

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