Planning

H3AT- Fume Cupboards

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

07 Oct 2021 at 13:38

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is planning to initiate a tender for the procurement of engineering design services related to the development and supply of six fume cupboards. This project is linked to the construction of the National Fusion Technology Platform located at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy in Abingdon, UK. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement exercise expected to be completed by 31 December 2021. Afterward, an Invitation to Tender will be issued. The project involves custom manufacturing of laboratory equipment that meets specific design requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and manufacturers specialising in fume cupboards and laboratory services. Businesses that possess the capability to provide bespoke engineering solutions, particularly in mechanical engineering installation works, may find this project aligns well with their services. By participating in this procurement, suppliers can position themselves for future contracts within the fusion energy industry, tapping into ongoing and upcoming developments at the Culham site.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

H3AT- Fume Cupboards

Notice Description

UKAEA wishes to engage with potential prime contractors, SME's, fume cupboards manufacturers for the development and supply of 6 fume cupboards for use in a new building onsite at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy which is currently under construction, called the National Fusion Technology Platform. This building will house the Tritium Advanced Technology (H3AT) laboratories for Health Physics, Wet Chemistry and Materials Detritiation. A need for a number of fume cupboards and extraction units has been identified, as follows. A. 1 off bespoke fume cabinet 1 (detailed below) B. 1 off bespoke fume cabinet 2 (detailed below) C. 4 off sash fume cupboards with a working area of approximately W 1.00 x D 0.63 x H 1.17 m D. 3 off elephant trunk fume hoods (1 for each laboratory) Through this process we are looking to open up engagement with suppliers to ensure there is sufficient production capability and capacity to meet project timelines and design requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKAEA wishes to engage with potential prime contractors, SME's, fume cupboards manufacturers for the development and supply of 6 fume cupboards for use in a new building onsite at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy which is currently under construction, called the National Fusion Technology Platform. This building will house the Tritium Advanced Technology (H3AT) laboratories for Health Physics, Wet Chemistry and Materials Detritiation. A need for a number of fume cupboards and extraction units has been identified, as follows. A. 1 off bespoke fume cabinet 1 (detailed below) B. 1 off bespoke fume cabinet 2 (detailed below) C. 4 off sash fume cupboards with a working area of approximately W 1.00 x D 0.63 x H 1.17 m D. 3 off elephant trunk fume hoods (1 for each laboratory) Through this process we are looking to open up engagement with suppliers to ensure there is sufficient production capability and capacity to meet project timelines and design requirements. After the engagement exercise, UKAEA intend to issue an Invitation to Tender through the EU Supply and Find a Tender portal to procure services for design, provision of equipment and installation work through competitively tendered contracts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e951
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025059-2021
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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

71320000 - Engineering design services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Theodora Bampatsia
Contact Email
theodora.bampatsia@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
TLJ South East (England), TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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