Tender

The Design and Manufacture of Liquid Lithium Beamline Target

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

20 Jul 2023 at 14:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking services for the design and manufacture of Liquid Lithium Beamline Targets. This involves developing airtight capsules to contain liquid lithium for irradiation testing at beamline facilities. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on August 17, 2023. The contract period is set to start on September 4, 2023, and end on March 31, 2024. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and falls under the main procurement category of services.

This tender from the UKAEA offers businesses the chance to provide engineering and construction services for cutting-edge research and development projects. Companies with expertise in architectural, engineering, and inspection services would be well-suited to compete. The opportunity presents a chance for business growth through collaboration on innovative projects in the nuclear energy research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Design and Manufacture of Liquid Lithium Beamline Target

Notice Description

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) seeks Front End Engineering Design (FEED), Engineering. Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and conformity assessment services to develop airtight capsules to contain liquid lithium as the target for irradiation using accelerated charged particles at existing beamline facilities to enable testing of materials performance under irradiation while interface with liquid lithium. UKAEA refers these capsules as Liquid Lithium Beamline Targets (LLBTs).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f711e35d-1467-46d5-9e5b-2606fee4dea3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 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
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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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