Planning

Design, Manufacture, and Supply of Components for High Heat Flux Testing and Verification Facility for STEP

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

08 Oct 2021 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is planning a procurement process for the design, manufacture, and supply of components for a High Heat Flux Testing and Verification Facility under the STEP project. This procurement falls within the goods category and is classified under temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus (CPV code: 38126300). Key activities will take place at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon (OX14 3DB), UK. The notice for this tender is expected to be published on 1st March 2022, indicating a timeline for potential suppliers to prepare their bids. The procurement method being utilised is a tender process following European Union legislation (CELEX reference: 32014L0024).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-temperature testing equipment, engineering services, and related scientific applications. Companies that manufacture steam and hot water systems, sensors, vacuum ovens, and high-pressure pipelines would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement process, suppliers can expand their market presence in the fusion research sector and demonstrate their capabilities in advanced engineering and technological innovation.

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Notice Title

Design, Manufacture, and Supply of Components for High Heat Flux Testing and Verification Facility for STEP

Notice Description

The STEP project requires a flexible testing platform to perform a number of high heat flux testing campaigns and assessment tasks, with the ultimate goal of becoming a verification and validation (V&V) platform for In Vessel Component (IVC) prototypes. High temperature testing facilities and testing will be done in high vacuum and will include a high temperature water cooling system with the capability to exchange for alternative cooling systems during future operations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The STEP project requires a flexible testing platform to perform a number of high heat flux testing campaigns and assessment tasks, with the ultimate goal of becoming a verification and validation (V&V) platform for In Vessel Component (IVC) prototypes. High temperature testing facilities and testing will be done in high vacuum and will include a high temperature water cooling system with the capability to exchange for alternative cooling systems during future operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ea0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025249-2021
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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

42 - Industrial machinery

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09320000 - Steam, hot water and associated products

35125100 - Sensors

38126300 - Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus

42662100 - Electric welding equipment

42942200 - Vacuum ovens

44161500 - High-pressure pipeline

44163140 - Steam and water pipes

44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels

44615000 - Pressure vessels

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2022Expired
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
Maili Nugent
Contact Email
maili.nugent@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235468141

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

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

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