Planning

PIN: Request for Information (RFI) for Metal Casting/Melting Rig

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

19 Jan 2021 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has announced a planned Request for Information (RFI) titled "PIN: Request for Information for Metal Casting/Melting Rig." This procurement process falls under the services industry category, specifically relating to the disposal of radioactive waste. The buying organisation is based at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, UK, and the procurement is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties should note that a future notice is expected on 30 April 2021, regarding the potential design, manufacture, and installation of two metal casting/melting test rigs, one of which must be suitable for use in a radiological environment.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses in the welding, manufacturing, and engineering sectors, particularly those with experience in designing equipment for specialised environments. Companies capable of utilising modified commercial off-the-shelf solutions or developing new designs that meet the required specifications would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could allow businesses to expand their service offerings and establish valuable relationships within the nuclear and radioactive waste management industries.

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Notice Title

PIN: Request for Information (RFI) for Metal Casting/Melting Rig

Notice Description

The purpose of this RFI is to identify the capability and capacity of industry to potentially design, manufacture and install x2 metal casting/melting test rigs, with x1 capable of operating within a radiological environment. Either using modified COTS (Commercial Off the Shelf) or via a development path of a new design which meets or exceeds the criteria.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this RFI is to identify the capability and capacity of industry to potentially design, manufacture and install x2 metal casting/melting test rigs, with x1 capable of operating within a radiological environment. Either using modified COTS (Commercial Off the Shelf) or via a development path of a new design which meets or exceeds the criteria.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028b87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001073-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

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

90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Robert Boston
Contact Email
robert.boston@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
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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