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ESS Active Cells PIE and WTH Lids

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Award

11 Nov 2021 at 12:55

Tender

05 Aug 2021 at 08:23

TenderUpdate

05 Aug 2021 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "ESS Active Cells PIE and WTH Lids" is being conducted by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and falls under the goods category within the construction sector. This project is based in Abingdon, UK, and is currently in the Award stage, having been completed recently. The contract involves the manufacture, inspection, and testing of lids for the European Spallation Source Active Cells Facility and has an active contract period that started on 29 September 2021 and was previously set to end on 11 July 2022. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure with a deadline for tender submissions now lapsed on 10 September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in construction materials, engineering works, and fabrication services, particularly those that can supply technical components and materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in structural steelworks, mild steel fabrication, or scientific installations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier, Nortemecanica SA, based in Spain, was awarded the contract which may lead to further opportunities in related fields due to the ongoing developments in fusion research and construction initiatives supported by the UKAEA.

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Notice Title

ESS Active Cells PIE and WTH Lids

Notice Description

Manufacture, Inspection and Testing of ESS Active Cells PIE Lids and WTH Lids with the option to procure PIE Transfer Plug.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Manufacture, Inspection, Testing and Delivery of PIE and WTH Lids with the option to procure PIE Transfer Plugs for the European Spallation Source (ESS) Active Cells Facility. The contract dates are estimates only.

Options: The Authority may wish to purchase PIE Transfer Plugs for the ESS Active Cells Facility with the core requirement. This option has been taken up with the core contract requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c902
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028234-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

44450000 - Mild steel

45214600 - Construction work for research buildings

45214630 - Scientific installations

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45223210 - Structural steelworks

45255400 - Fabrication work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2021 - 11 Jul 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTEMECANICA

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