Planning

AGHS Refactor - Concept Design for Research Space

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

24 Jul 2024 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is initiating a procurement process for a project titled "AGHS Refactor – Concept Design for Research Space" within the industry category of Engineering Services (CPV 71300000). This project is in the planning stage and aims to repurpose space within the Active Gas Handling System (AGHS) at the Culham Campus in Abingdon, UKJ14. The scope includes a conceptual study for space repurposing, hazard identification, cost and schedule estimation, and a concept design review. The procurement communicates future notices as of 29th November 2024, with an estimated contract value of £170,000 GBP under a single-planned lot.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those with capabilities in handling hazardous materials and designing research spaces. The anticipated tasks focus on innovative design solutions and safety measures, making it well-suited for firms with a strong track record in complex industrial projects and a keen interest in advancing fusion research infrastructure. Participation in this tender could enhance business growth through involvement in a high-profile public project, leveraging comprehensive expertise within the UK supply chain.

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Notice Title

AGHS Refactor - Concept Design for Research Space

Notice Description

"AGHS Refactor is a project with an overall aim to upskill UK industry to design, modify and operate tritium plans for fusion by leveraging full UK supply chain. UKAEA's Active Gas Handling System (AGHS) is designed to supply, recover, process and recirculate the hydrogen isotopes including tritium used by the Joint European Torus (JET). This Request For Information (RFI) scope concerns the safe re-purposing of space within the AGHS following de-commission of legacy AGHS equipment. Project outputs expected to be delivered by contractor include: * Conecptual AGHS space re-purposing study * Hazard identification - with a focus on safe construction while AGHS Plant is operational * Estimation of cost and schedule * Concept design review submitted to UKAEA for comment and review Specified contractor deliverables will be outlined by UKAEA at ITT submission. "

Lot Information

Lot 1

"AGHS Refactor is a project with an overall aim to upskill UK industry to design, modify and operate tritium plans for fusion by leveraging full UK supply chain. UKAEA's Active Gas Handling System (AGHS) is designed to supply, recover, process and recirculate the hydrogen isotopes including tritium used by the Joint European Torus (JET). This Request For Information (RFI) scope concerns the safe re-purposing of space within the AGHS following de-commission of legacy AGHS equipment. Project outputs expected to be delivered by contractor include: * Conecptual AGHS space re-purposing study * Hazard identification - with a focus on safe construction while AGHS Plant is operational * Estimation of cost and schedule * Concept design review submitted to UKAEA for comment and review Specified contractor deliverables will be outlined by UKAEA at ITT submission. "

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048453
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023100-2024
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

24 - Chemical products

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

24000000 - Chemical products

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Nov 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Ioanna Bampatsia
Contact Email
ioanna.bampatsia@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0123546

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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