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title: "Casks and Associated Handling Devices"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2017-08-01"
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# Casks and Associated Handling Devices

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-072e1e9a-677c-497d-8d3a-4b173dba6612

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is initiating a procurement process titled "Casks and Associated Handling Devices," focused on the manufacturing of shielding casks within the nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment industry. Currently in the planning stage, this tender seeks engagement from suppliers to assess suitable manufacturing processes, costs, and lead times. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 23 February 2018, with the buyer based in Abingdon, England, at the address OX14 3DB.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the design and manufacturing of nuclear protection equipment, particularly those with prior experience in the sector. Companies prepared to provide insights into manufacturing capabilities, as well as those looking to expand their expertise in this niche, may find potential for growth. Interested suppliers are encouraged to respond as detailed in the procurement notice to capitalise on this opportunity.

## Notice

This market enquiry relates to the manufacturing of the shielding casks. UKAEA is seeking interest from suppliers with experience of design and manufacture of such components to advise on suitable manufacturing processes, associated costs and lead times. If this requirement is of interest please respond as outlined within the notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/294706b2-0438-440b-92f9-3b1b15ba0947 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2017 at 12:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/294706b2-0438-440b-92f9-3b1b15ba0947

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/294706b2-0438-440b-92f9-3b1b15ba0947
  1st August 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8436bf1d-fb4a-4a15-8eb2-2323a8913da3
  Prior Information Notice

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