Tender

Provision of Professional Engineering Services

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

19 Apr 2017 at 08:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is currently undertaking a tender for the "Provision of Professional Engineering Services" within the engineering services industry category. This procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd May 2017, for a project based in Culham, England. The total contract value is approximately £65,000, with a minimum value of £45,000. Successful applicants will be required to assist in the concept design and creation of tender specifications for a complex remote handling system to be installed in a scientific research facility in Sweden.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those experienced in nuclear environments and remote handling systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the project envisages contributions from firms with a relevant capability in designing cranes and other handling equipment for radiation-controlled settings. Engaging in this tender could facilitate business growth by allowing firms to showcase their engineering expertise and expand their portfolio in the sector of nuclear technology and scientific research projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Professional Engineering Services

Notice Description

UKAEA requires professional engineering services with specialism in cranes and other handling equipment designed for nuclear environments. The services will be used to support an established project team during the preparation of procurement documentation for a complex remote handling system. The system will be installed and operate in a hot cell within a scientific research facility under construction in Sweden, the European Spallation Source. The remote handling system will perform a range of handling functions in a radiological environment and primarily comprises a lifting and hoisting system and a manipulator based primary remote handling system, both mounted to gantries running on a common set of rails The scope of the professional services is to assist in concept design of the lifting and hoisting system, the primary remote handling system and the common rails. The output will be a set of requirements-based tender specifications for the detailed design, manufacture and installation of those items. Details are provided within the tender documentation attached to this notice Additional information: Please confirm if a submission will be provided by the due date and time. Please ensure all communications are directed to paula.barham@ukaea.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d944f438-7353-4b13-b5b6-fe0eb17f2098
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad3118e8-aaf1-4553-bbda-cf690672b911
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 May 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 1-6 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
UK 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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