Tender

Provision of Two E-Beam Physical Vapour Deposition Coaters

AWE PLC

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TenderUpdate

12 Dec 2022 at 10:49

Planning

06 Dec 2022 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

AWE Plc, a public body governed by public law in the Defence industry, located in Aldermaston, Reading, United Kingdom, is planning the procurement process for the provision of two E-Beam Physical Vapour Deposition Coaters. The deadline for submitting responses to the Request for Information (RFI) on the Defence Sourcing Portal is 30th January 2023. Interested bidders need to demonstrate their capabilities, experience, and capability to design and deliver the coaters in adherence to technical requirements specified by AWE.

This tender opportunity by AWE Plc presents a chance for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector to engage in designing, manufacturing, and delivering precision equipment. Companies with experience in nuclear site equipment/services and expertise in designing and manufacturing technical equipment are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. AWE Plc requires bidders to align with their technical specifications and demonstrate a track record in similar projects to enhance their chances of success.

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Notice Title

Provision of Two E-Beam Physical Vapour Deposition Coaters

Notice Description

AWE Plc (Atomic Weapons Establishment) is seeking to purchase two e-beam physical vapour deposition coaters. The successful bidder will be required to design and manufacture the coaters in adherence to technical requirements set out by AWE. The bidder will also be required to deliver and install the coaters and provide through-life maintenance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWE Plc (Atomic Weapons Establishment) is seeking to purchase two e-beam physical vapour deposition coaters. The successful bidder will be required to design and manufacture the coaters in adherence to technical requirements set out by AWE. The bidder will also be required to deliver and install the coaters and provide through-life maintenance. To support the drafting of a future Invitation to Tender, AWE is requesting interested parties to submit responses to a Request for Information (RFI) available on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) Interested parties will need to register for a DSP account. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-contracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system/further-information-on-the-defence-sourcing-portal-dsp The RFI can be downloaded here: https://contracts.mod.uk/go/726685950184E831815D AWE requests interested bidders to reply to the RFI with a summary of their existing capabilities and experience. Respondents should also indicate if they would have the capability to build and deliver a system to the proposed design together with any prior experience of working on or supply of equipment/services to nuclear licensed sites. Details of all requested information can be found in the RFI document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038b2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035031-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2023Expired
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
AWE PLC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG7 4PR
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Aldermaston
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

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