Planning

Design and Build of Test Rigs Framework

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

17 Jan 2025 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is planning a procurement process titled "Design and Build of Test Rigs Framework." This process falls under the industry category of Engineering design services (CPV: 71320000) and relates specifically to the Fusion Futures program aimed at advancing fusion powerplant development in the UK. Located in the South East region (UKJ14), the process is currently in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 13th May 2025. The procurement involves large scale design and build opportunities with an estimated value of GBP 9,500,000, and it includes a renewal clause after four years. All submissions must be made electronically or in written form.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses with capabilities in engineering design, nuclear evaluation instruments, nuclear reactors and parts, nuclear reactor construction, and nuclear safety services. Companies that become strategic framework suppliers will have the chance to develop their industry capabilities and participate in cutting-edge projects aimed at shaping the future of fusion power. Suitable businesses would likely be those with robust technical and economic profiles, ready to align with the stringent procurement criteria outlined by UKAEA.

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Notice Title

Design and Build of Test Rigs Framework

Notice Description

Fusion Futures program at UKAEA needs to secure access to, or provide directly, large scale design and build opportunities to UK industry. These are opportunities to develop industry capability and capacity which are key to the development of future fusion powerplants. The ambition of this work is to have an increased number of strategic framework suppliers / partners operating across the Fusion Futures pillar. This will enable the various projects to access expert support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fusion Futures program at UKAEA needs to secure access to, or provide directly, large scale design and build opportunities to UK industry. These are opportunities to develop industry capability and capacity which are key to the development of future fusion powerplants. The ambition of this work is to have an increased number of strategic framework suppliers / partners operating across the Fusion Futures pillar. This will enable the various projects to access expert support.

Renewal: After 4 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d46b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001781-2025
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

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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments

42150000 - Nuclear reactors and parts

45251111 - Construction work for nuclear reactors

71320000 - Engineering design services

98113100 - Nuclear safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 May 2025Expired
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
Tony Morris
Contact Email
tony.morris@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+12 35528822

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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