Tender

Metal Melting/Casting Test Rig

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

23 Apr 2021 at 12:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently seeking tenders for the design, build, and commissioning of a Metal Melting/Casting Test Rig, aimed at facilitating experimental testing and research on metal melting processes. The tender was published on 23 April 2021 and will remain open until 24 May 2021. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the industrial sector of smelting furnaces. The project will take place at the UKAEA Culham facility located in Abingdon, South East England, with a contract period commencing on 25 May 2021 and concluding on 15 January 2022. The procurement method is open, allowing for wider participation in this process.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing advanced machinery and equipment, particularly those focused on metal processing and engineering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing, designing, or maintaining similar types of furnaces or in providing engineering consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. Winning this contract could enhance a company’s profile in research and development within the nuclear and hazardous materials sectors, paving the way for future contracts and collaborative projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Metal Melting/Casting Test Rig

Notice Description

The design, build, and commission of a metal melting furnace for the use of experimental testing and research. Aims of the research are to test metal melting, separation, volume reduction, and radiological contamination and the furnace purchased should allow such investigations to occur, while also aiding in the advancement of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) of the process. The metal melting furnace should be able to heat to a temperature of 1,750degC. The rig (for purposes here called 'Rig 1') should have a capacity of 200 - 500 milliliters melt volume with a footprint of less than 3m x 3m x 3m and able to handle radioactive materials with a tritium content <1MBq/g and other beta/gamma <12KBq/g. This rig would be housed in a radiologically controlled area on-site at UKAEA Culham

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/1e9ca7dc-1c4c-4858-b182-927b23a78eb8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

42330000 - Smelting furnaces

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71335000 - Engineering studies

73220000 - Development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 May 2021 - 15 Jan 2022 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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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