Planning

Vacuum Pumping Challenges - RFI

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

02 Feb 2021 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is initiating a tender process titled "Vacuum Pumping Challenges - RFI", focusing on the procurement of vacuum pumps within the goods industry category. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a total estimated value of £500,000. The RFI aims to engage with vacuum manufacturers and suppliers to explore state-of-the-art vacuum pump technologies relevant to the UKAEA's ongoing research activities for the STEP programme. Interested parties should note that a future notice regarding this procurement is expected to be published by 1 April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vacuum technology, research and development, particularly those engaged in producing vacuum pumps or providing consultancy services within the nuclear industry. Companies well-positioned to compete could include manufacturers of vacuum equipment, suppliers of related technologies, and firms offering technical consultancy for research and development in fusion energy. Engaging in this process may facilitate access to the growing energy sector in the UK, leveraging expertise to support innovative designs critical for the UKAEA's objectives.

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Notice Title

Vacuum Pumping Challenges - RFI

Notice Description

The purpose of this RFI is to start the engagement with vacuum manufacturers and suppliers to understand the state-of-the-art of vacuum pumps and research activities that would facilitate UKAEA's vacuum design activities for the STEP programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this RFI is to start the engagement with vacuum manufacturers and suppliers to understand the state-of-the-art of vacuum pumps and research activities that would facilitate UKAEA's vacuum design activities for the STEP programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028f53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002045-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

42122450 - Vacuum pumps

42152000 - Parts of nuclear reactors

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 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
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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
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

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

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