Planning

VENOM Project Provision of technologies for providing intense, variable-energy neutron sources and isotopic assay of transmutated samples.

AWE PLC

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Planning

24 Jul 2023 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) is planning a procurement project named VENOM Project Provision. AWE is seeking a vendor for technologies related to intense neutron sources and isotopic assay. The tender is classified under the goods category with a focus on particle accelerators. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with the communication of future notice scheduled for July 25, 2023.

This procurement opportunity by AWE PLC presents businesses with the chance to provide technologies for intense neutron sources and isotopic assay. Companies specializing in particle accelerators and related technologies would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The project offers a potential for business growth through innovative solutions in the nuclear energy sector.

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Notice Title

VENOM Project Provision of technologies for providing intense, variable-energy neutron sources and isotopic assay of transmutated samples.

Notice Description

AWE Plc ("AWE") is seeking to work with a vendor(s) for Provision of technologies for providing intense, variable-energy neutron sources and isotopic assay of trans mutated. This notice is for market engagement only and is not a call for competition. You can find out more information about AWE here: https://www.awe.co.uk/ AWE - Atomic Weapons Establishment AWE is a high performing, streamlined business delivering extraordinary products

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWE Plc is seeking to work with a vendor or vendors for: 1. Purchase and or development of equipment and technologies to generate a high-intensity ~14 MeV neutron source 2. Purchase and or development of a variable energy, intense neutron source 3. Purchase and or development of equipment and technologies to diagnose generated neutron and Gamma fields 4. Purchase and development of an accelerated mass spectrometer for the analysis of sample isotopic ratios 5. Purchase and development of equipment to support remote operations in highly radioactive environments b. Description iii. Place of performance: UK - United Kingdom AWE Aldermaston RG7 4PR iv. Description of procurement: AWE proposes to source the following: 1. An Intense (~5E13 n/cm^2/s on sample) 14.1 MeV neutron source 2. A variable energy (0.5 - 25 MeV range), intense (~5E10 n/cm^2/s on sample) neutron source Additional information: The nature of this PIN is such that AWE intends to operate restrictions within the relevant procurement regulations in order to protect essential national security interests. If an economic operator has connections with any hostile entity or foreign states which are deemed by AWE to pose a risk to the UK's national security interests or is otherwise considered not to possess the reliability necessary to exclude risks to the security of the United Kingdom, AWE reserves its right to exclude them from this exercise. In issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, the AWE is not committing to conduct any procurement in relation to this Programme. Equally non-participation in this Market Engagement will not be taken into account in any future procurement activities and will not preclude any organisation from submitting a tender in any future competitions. Note: The nature of this contract is such that the award will be subject to supplier's passing AWE's security requirements as dictated by its site licenses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e4e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021359-2023
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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


CPV Codes

31643000 - Particle accelerators

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jul 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
Not specified
Contact Email
capitalscm@awe.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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