Tender

H3AT Process Services

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 May 2024 at 14:49

Planning

14 Aug 2023 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has issued a tender titled "H3AT Process Services" for the procurement of a process services system for the Hydrogen 3 Advanced Technology facility at Culham. The main procurement category is services and the industry category is water demineralisation services. The scope of work includes design, manufacture, assembly, testing, delivery, and installation of the system. The contract duration is 23 months, expected to be completed by March 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on June 10, 2024, and bid validity until September 9, 2024.

This tender by UKAEA presents an opportunity for businesses in the water demineralisation services industry to participate. The successful bidder will need to provide a wide range of services including the supply of demineralised water, breathable air supply, and specialist gas compound. Businesses with expertise in engineering, construction, and specialised gas services are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with bidders required to adhere to the specified submission terms and follow the NEC4 Engineering Construction Contract Option A.

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Notice Title

H3AT Process Services

Notice Description

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) requirement is for the procurement of a process services system for the Hydrogen 3 Advanced Technology facility at Culham. Included is the supply of Demineralised Water, Breathable Air Supply, Plant Air Supply, Compressed Gas Supply, Specialist Gas Compound with Segregation. The contractor is responsible for the design, manufacture, assembly, Factory Acceptance Testing, delivery and installation, operational qualification, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), handover, conformity assessment and support for all the installed equipment and pipework required. The scope of work is expected to be delivered by March 2026, with an estimated duration of 23 months. The proposed form of contract is the NEC4 Engineering Construction Contract (ECC) Option A, for a fixed price. There may also be the need for additional ad hoc work not defined within the Scope of Works, which will be reimbursed for which bidders are asked to provide a schedule of rates.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) requirement is for the procurement of a process services system for the Hydrogen 3 Advanced Technology (H3AT) facility at Culham. Included is the supply of Demineralised Water, Breathable Air Supply, Plant Air Supply, Compressed Gas Supply, Specialist Gas Compound with Segregation. Scope - The contractor will be responsible for the design, manufacture, assembly, Factory Acceptance Testing, delivery and installation, operational qualification, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), handover, conformity assessment and support for all the installed equipment and pipework required. Duration and Contract - The scope of work is expected to be delivered by March 2026, with an estimated duration of 23 months. The proposed form of contract is the NEC4 Engineering Construction Contract (ECC) Option A, for a fixed price. There may also be the need for additional ad hoc work not defined within the Scope of Works, which will be reimbursed for which bidders are asked to provide a schedule of rates. Design - The Contractor is fully responsible for the design of the entire system. The Contractor will be responsible for the concept design, preliminary and detailed design of the system. The Contractor will be responsible for obtaining UKAEA approval for the design in all phases, ensuring that the design meets all safety and quality standards. Manufacturing, Installation & Testing, Delivery, Commissioning - For all the items that require manufacture and assembly, the Contractor shall undertake Factory Acceptance Testing to demonstrate the functionality. Engineering Support - The Contractor is responsible for completing all the required tests for all process services items according to the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), providing test reports, including Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and Operating Qualification (OQ), that are approved by the UKAEA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ef94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014856-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

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

45 - Construction work

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen

31161800 - Parts of gas generators

39721321 - Compressed-air dryers

42124330 - Parts of air compressors

42124340 - Parts of gas compressors

42130000 - Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances

42131100 - Valves defined by function

42131140 - Pressure-reducing, control, check or safety valves

42131141 - Pressure-reducing valves

42131142 - Control valves

42131144 - Process-control valves

42131145 - Check valves

42131250 - Needle valves

42131260 - Ball valves

42131290 - Diaphragm valves

42132130 - Pneumatic valve actuators

42514310 - Air filters

44611400 - Storage tanks

44612100 - Gas cylinders

44612200 - Gas tanks

45333100 - Gas regulation equipment installation work

65121000 - Water demineralisation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Abdullah Ansari, Viv Hichens
Contact Email
abdullah.ansari@ukaea.uk, viv.hichens@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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