Notice Information
Notice Title
Flywheel Generator Convertors (FGC) Repurposing Project
Notice Description
UKAEA is entering a multi-year decommissioning programme of the Joint European Torus (JET) experimental fusion machine at the end of 2023 under the JET Decommissioning and Repurposing Programme. One of the key existing systems that have historically provided additional power to the Fusion machine will no longer be required for their primary purpose and an opportunity exists to repurpose the equipment for alternative use. A preliminary feasibility study has identified that the Flywheel Generator Convertors (FGCs) could be repurposed to provide inertia as part of the National Grid Stability Services (ESO), it is expected that the flywheels could provide more than 5 GW.s of inertia. This PIN is to establish third party interest in this opportunity, said parties recognising the need for investment to upgrade & operate the JET flywheels for grid load balancing. Please refer to attached document for further information and registration for the site visit.
Lot Information
Lot 1
The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is entering a multi-year decommissioning programme of the Joint European Torus (JET) experimental fusion machine at the end of 2023 under the JET Decommissioning and Repurposing Programme. One of the key existing systems that have historically provided additional power to the Fusion machine will no longer be required for their primary purpose and an opportunity exists to repurpose the equipment for alternative use. A preliminary feasibility study has identified that the Flywheel Generator Convertors (FGCs) could be repurposed to provide inertia as part of the National Grid Stability Services (ESO). The two Flywheel Generator Convertors (FGCs) can each supply 2600 MJ to their respective magnet load coils with a peak power of 410 MVA. Each flywheel generator is currently independently operated and used as energy storage for Joint European Torus (JET) pulses. They are driven by 8 MW pony motors with the flywheel output diode rectified for up to 400 MW DC output. A concept has been developed to connect the flywheel to the 400 kV transmission network via Culham's existing connection. Stability services are vital for the safe and secure operation of the electricity network, it is expected that the flywheels could provide more than 5 GW.s of inertia. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to establish third party interest in this opportunity, said parties recognising the need for investment to upgrade and then operate the JET flywheels for grid load balancing. To enable interested parties to understand more about this opportunity please confirm if you would like to attend a site visit at the UKAEA Culham facility via the attached registration questionnaire. This visit will allow interested parties to view the facility which houses the flywheel generators and meet technical and commercial representatives from UKAEA. Please refer to attached document for further information and registration for the site visit.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-040383
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028237-2023
- 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
09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
45 - Construction work
51 - Installation services (except software)
65 - Public utilities
-
- CPV Codes
09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
45315300 - Electricity supply installations
51000000 - Installation services (except software)
51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment
65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services
65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 25 Sep 20232 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 29 Jun 2024Expired
- 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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
- Contact Name
- Matt Burton
- Contact Email
- matt.burton@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
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
{
"tag": [
"compiled"
],
"id": "ocds-h6vhtk-040383-2023-09-25T16:21:38+01:00",
"date": "2023-09-25T16:21:38+01:00",
"ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-040383",
"initiationType": "tender",
"tender": {
"id": "T/MJB/115/23",
"legalBasis": {
"id": "32014L0025",
"scheme": "CELEX"
},
"title": "Flywheel Generator Convertors (FGC) Repurposing Project",
"status": "planned",
"classification": {
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "51112000",
"description": "Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment"
},
"mainProcurementCategory": "services",
"description": "UKAEA is entering a multi-year decommissioning programme of the Joint European Torus (JET) experimental fusion machine at the end of 2023 under the JET Decommissioning and Repurposing Programme. One of the key existing systems that have historically provided additional power to the Fusion machine will no longer be required for their primary purpose and an opportunity exists to repurpose the equipment for alternative use. A preliminary feasibility study has identified that the Flywheel Generator Convertors (FGCs) could be repurposed to provide inertia as part of the National Grid Stability Services (ESO), it is expected that the flywheels could provide more than 5 GW.s of inertia. This PIN is to establish third party interest in this opportunity, said parties recognising the need for investment to upgrade & operate the JET flywheels for grid load balancing. Please refer to attached document for further information and registration for the site visit.",
"lots": [
{
"id": "1",
"description": "The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is entering a multi-year decommissioning programme of the Joint European Torus (JET) experimental fusion machine at the end of 2023 under the JET Decommissioning and Repurposing Programme. One of the key existing systems that have historically provided additional power to the Fusion machine will no longer be required for their primary purpose and an opportunity exists to repurpose the equipment for alternative use. A preliminary feasibility study has identified that the Flywheel Generator Convertors (FGCs) could be repurposed to provide inertia as part of the National Grid Stability Services (ESO). The two Flywheel Generator Convertors (FGCs) can each supply 2600 MJ to their respective magnet load coils with a peak power of 410 MVA. Each flywheel generator is currently independently operated and used as energy storage for Joint European Torus (JET) pulses. They are driven by 8 MW pony motors with the flywheel output diode rectified for up to 400 MW DC output. A concept has been developed to connect the flywheel to the 400 kV transmission network via Culham's existing connection. Stability services are vital for the safe and secure operation of the electricity network, it is expected that the flywheels could provide more than 5 GW.s of inertia. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to establish third party interest in this opportunity, said parties recognising the need for investment to upgrade and then operate the JET flywheels for grid load balancing. To enable interested parties to understand more about this opportunity please confirm if you would like to attend a site visit at the UKAEA Culham facility via the attached registration questionnaire. This visit will allow interested parties to view the facility which houses the flywheel generators and meet technical and commercial representatives from UKAEA. Please refer to attached document for further information and registration for the site visit.",
"status": "planned"
}
],
"items": [
{
"id": "1",
"additionalClassifications": [
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "09300000",
"description": "Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "45315300",
"description": "Electricity supply installations"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "51000000",
"description": "Installation services (except software)"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "65300000",
"description": "Electricity distribution and related services"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "65400000",
"description": "Other sources of energy supplies and distribution"
}
],
"deliveryAddresses": [
{
"region": "UKJ14"
},
{
"region": "UK"
}
],
"deliveryLocation": {
"description": "Culham Science Centre"
},
"relatedLot": "1"
}
],
"communication": {
"futureNoticeDate": "2024-06-30T00:00:00+01:00"
}
},
"parties": [
{
"id": "GB-FTS-1212",
"name": "United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority",
"id": "N/A"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "Culham Science Centre",
"locality": "Abingdon",
"region": "UKJ14",
"postalCode": "OX14 3DB",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
"contactPoint": {
"name": "Matt Burton",
"telephone": "+44 1235467082",
"email": "matt.burton@ukaea.uk"
},
"roles": [
"buyer"
],
"details": {
"url": "http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority",
"buyerProfile": "https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814",
"classifications": [
{
"scheme": "TED_CE_ACTIVITY",
"description": "Fusion Research & Development"
}
]
}
}
],
"buyer": {
"id": "GB-FTS-1212",
"name": "United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority"
},
"language": "en"
}