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Pb-testing Facility

PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY

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21 Jan 2021 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Bangor University, which is seeking to procure the design, construction, and installation of a Pb-testing facility aimed at evaluating materials in high-velocity molten lead. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the nuclear evaluation instruments industry. The procurement method is classified as limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded on 20 January 2021, with a total value of £250,000. The procurement is currently in the award stage, reflecting the transition from planning and tendering to contract execution, situated in Bangor, Wales.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in advanced engineering, materials testing, and nuclear technologies. Firms with expertise in designing and manufacturing equipment for high-temperature and high-velocity environments would be particularly well-suited for future engagements similar to this contract. Given the specific requirements tied to the materials testing with molten lead, businesses that can demonstrate unique capabilities in this niche field are encouraged to engage with Bangor University and explore potential collaborations.

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Notice Title

Pb-testing Facility

Notice Description

Bangor University wishes to procure the design, construction and installation of a testing facility that can test materials samples in tube form in flowing Pb (5-10 m/s) at temperatures >400C up to 700C (tubular/cylindrical sections ~1cm length ~1cm diameter). In the same setup we wish to perform corrosion testing in static Pb at the same temperatures (sample size ~2.5cm x ~5cm coupons). Oxygen control of the system must be maintained throughout operation with control of 10-8 to 10-5 by weight.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bangor University is part of the BEIS funded Advanced Modular Reactor programme (Phase 2) led by Westinghouse. The reactor type to be considered as part of this project is the Lead-cooled Fast Reactor. The reactor design is focused upon safety and efficiency, with the potential to not only produce electricity but also co-generate (potentially providing cheap and CO2 free hydrogen gas and other valuable products). The main challenges facing the development of the Lead-cooled Fast Reactor relate to material degradation at high temperature and in high velocity flowing Pb. In partnership with Westinghouse and the NNL, we require specialist services in order to design, construct and install a Pb-testing facility here in Bangor University that represents a step change in capability in the UK.

Procurement Information

It is believed that SRS are the only supplier that can design and manufacturer this equipment and that no other contractor has the specialist knowledge to produce rigs that are capable of safely operating with molten lead. No reasonable alternative or substitute exists. It is therefore considered that this procurement is lawful under clause 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028c16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001216-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Nicola Day
Contact Email
n.h.day@bangor.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2DG
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL12 Gwynedd

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Canol Bangor
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S.R.S SERVIZI DI RICERCHE E SVILUPPO

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