Planning

Rough Vacuum Storage for LCR Lithium Material and Samples

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

02 Nov 2023 at 16:20

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is planning a procurement process for the provision of a vacuum storage solution as part of the Lithium Corrosion Rig project. The tender, titled "Rough Vacuum Storage for LCR Lithium Material and Samples," falls under the services category in the research and development industry. The requirement includes detailed design and construction of vacuum chambers, pipework, pump, and pressure gauges. The supplier is expected to deliver the solution by 31st March 2024, with responses due by 17th November 2023.

This opportunity presented by UKAEA's planned tender can benefit businesses specializing in vacuum storage solutions and equipment manufacturing. Companies capable of designing and constructing vacuum chambers, pipework, and control systems would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, providing interested businesses with time to prepare and submit their proposals before the specified deadlines. This tender offers a chance for businesses to partner with UKAEA on an innovative project in the fusion research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rough Vacuum Storage for LCR Lithium Material and Samples

Notice Description

UKAEA is seeking a supplier to provide a vacuum storage solution as part of the Lithium Corrosion Rig project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the detailed design and construction of one simple to operate vacuum storage solution to hold bulk lithium material, and lithiated samples. The complete vacuum storage system is required to include vacuum chambers, pipework, pump, pressure gauges and controls, and has the following specification: 4.1. Comprise of a minimum of one storage chamber consisting of an approximately 16" (inch) cube, preferably two chambers. 4.2. Chamber to contain shelving, with the minimum use of plastics. 4.3. System to be capable of holding a 0.1-10 millibar pressure. 4.4. Have vacuum chambers comprised of solid stainless steel to minimise lithium incompatibility. 4.5. No aluminium components in the chamber, and minimum use of plastics throughout. 4.6. Include all fittings, pipework, valves, and appropriate pump. 4.7. Preferably mounted to frame or enclosure. The supplier will be required to deliver the storage solution to UKAEA, including all design documentation, manuals, and certification of conformity, by 31st March 2024. Please provide a response to the attached PIN to the listed contact by 12:00 Friday 17th November 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041160
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032488-2023
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jan 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
Catherine Sirotkin
Contact Email
catherine.sirotkin@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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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