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Fabricated Assemblies

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Award

09 Feb 2022 at 14:09

Tender

23 Nov 2021 at 17:25

TenderUpdate

23 Nov 2021 at 17:25

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is conducting a procurement process for the contract titled "Fabricated Assemblies" under the goods category, specifically focusing on structures and parts. This tender is at the award stage, and the contract was signed on 25 January 2022. It pertains to the manufacture, testing, inspection, and delivery of fabricated assemblies for the European Spallation Source located in Lund, Sweden. Key details include an open procurement method with a focus on technical quality, a budget that remains undisclosed to protect commercial interests, and a standstill period allowing for debriefing of unsuccessful bidders.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses engaged in manufacturing, inspection, and assembly of metal structures, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can demonstrate robust technical capabilities, quality assurance measures, and experience in the nuclear or large-scale industrial sectors are encouraged to compete. The tender allows for multiple bids, with criteria focusing heavily on the supplier’s technical information and programme delivery, which could lead to significant business growth in a niche and highly regulated market.

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Notice Title

Fabricated Assemblies

Notice Description

The Manufacture, Testing, Inspection and Delivery of ESS Fabricated Assemblies.

Lot Information

Core Fabricated Assembly Requirement

.The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the Manufacture, Testing, Inspection and Delivery of Fabricated Assemblies for the European Spallation Source based in Lund, Sweden. Full details of the requirement including the Technical Specification and Invitation to Tender can be found in the link in this notice. The contract dates are an estimation only.

Options: All potential Suppliers are requested to tender for all Lots. However, Lots 2 and 3 are options which UK Atomic Energy Authority will decide which, if any, it wishes to exercise prior to contract award. The Options are as follows: Lot 2: Lot 1 items plus further items; Lot 3: Lot 1 and Lot 2 items plus further items.

Core Fabricated Assembly Requirement

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the Manufacture, Testing, Inspection and Delivery of Fabricated Assemblies for the European Spallation Source based in Lund, Sweden. From the Options, Lot 3 has been taken up on Contract award. The contract dates are an estimation only.

Options: All potential Suppliers are requested to tender for all Lots. However, Lots 2 and 3 are options which UK Atomic Energy Authority will decide which, if any, it wishes to exercise prior to contract award. The Options are as follows: Lot 2: Lot 1 items plus further items; Lot 3: Lot 1 and Lot 2 items plus further items.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f03f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003731-2022
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

44212300 - Structures and parts

45223100 - Assembly of metal structures

45223110 - Installation of metal structures

45223200 - Structural works

45223210 - Structural steelworks

45223810 - Prefabricated constructions

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Robert Franklin
Contact Email
robert.franklin@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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