Tender

Supply of MAST-U ENH C&I Hardware

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

24 Jun 2022 at 16:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking tenders for the "Supply of MAST-U ENH C&I Hardware," as part of an ongoing enhancement project at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, England. This procurement focuses on the provision of a microwave heating and current drive system for the Mega-Ampere Spherical Tokamak (MAST), a facility that plays a critical role in fusion research. The tender period is set to conclude on 18th July 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 8th August 2022 and run until 31st March 2023. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, and the estimated contract value is £135,000, with an emphasis on goods related to laboratory and industrial process control equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced engineering, electrical equipment manufacturing, and scientific instrumentation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in industrial process control systems, microwave technology, or laboratory equipment are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The collaboration with the UK's forefront fusion research facilities not only enables businesses to contribute to groundbreaking scientific advancements but also provides a platform for growth and innovation within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of MAST-U ENH C&I Hardware

Notice Description

The Mega-Ampere Spherical Tokamak (MAST) machine at the CCFE site is undergoing enhancements and upgrades (MAST-U), which will position it at the forefront of fusion research well into the next decade. The Purchaser will augment MAST-U with the addition of a microwave heating and current drive system, in the form of ~2MW of Electron Bernstein Wave (EBW) power for up to 5s. This system will enable the scientific investigation of the use of microwaves for the purposes of driving current on spherical tokamaks as well as for solenoid free plasma start-up. The system will consist of two microwave sources (gyrotrons), their high-voltage power supplies, control systems, ancillary services, transmission lines and steerable in-vacuum quasi-optical launching systems. The EBW Control System is crucial for the remote operation of the entire system, featuring all aspects of control, data acquisition, data management, machine protection and personnel protection. Its design adopts a distributed architecture that consists of 5 sub-systems: 1. Personnel Access Safety Sub-system - providing personnel protection; 2. Launch Control Sub-system - controlling set up of transmission line and launch parameters; 3. Power Control Sub-system - controlling power supplies and gyrotron to achieve desired power output; 4. Operation Management Sub-system - providing slower timescale plant control and monitoring e.g. cooling water plant; and 5. Asset Protection Sub-system - providing primarily fast protection for the gyrotrons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d136bbc2-8715-49d1-8ee2-d9656beee2a6
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

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment

38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
Carl Evans
Contact Email
carl.evans@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235467082

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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