Planning

Pipe Connection PIN & RFI

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

13 Jul 2022 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a project titled "Pipe Connection PIN & RFI". This initiative, classified under research and experimental development services (CPV Code 73100000), aims to gather market intelligence regarding pipe joining capabilities suitable for a nuclear fusion environment. The location for the potential delivery is around Abingdon, UK, specifically at the Culham Science Centre. Interested parties should note that further market engagement is expected to commence on 14 July 2022, with additional tender opportunities likely to follow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research, development, and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in pipe joining technologies for high-temperature and large-bore applications. Companies with expertise in nuclear fusion technology, structural engineering, and related research services would be particularly well-suited to participate, as they can provide the necessary technical information and solutions that the UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking to develop its STEP programme and future projects effectively.

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Notice Title

Pipe Connection PIN & RFI

Notice Description

UKAEA is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) as a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market intelligence and relevant technical information on the current pipe joining capabilities (large bore, elevated temperatures) and capability to operate within a nuclear fusion environment. The information received will inform the further development, aid the design and planning of the activities for the STEP programme as well as future tender opportunities. Respondents to the RFI will be invited to all future market engagement and tender activities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKAEA is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) as a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market intelligence and relevant technical information on the current pipe joining capabilities (large bore, elevated temperatures) and capability to operate within a nuclear fusion environment. The information received will inform the further development, aid the design and planning of the activities for the STEP programme as well as future tender opportunities. Respondents to the RFI will be invited to all future market engagement and tender activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0351bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019219-2022
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jul 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
Yannick Mukendi
Contact Email
yannick.mukendi@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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

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

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