--- title: "4 Axis Milling Station for Active Cells Remote Handling Facility." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-30b741f8-19b3-498f-a57c-49d4fa055cdf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30b741f8-19b3-498f-a57c-49d4fa055cdf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30b741f8-19b3-498f-a57c-49d4fa055cdf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30b741f8-19b3-498f-a57c-49d4fa055cdf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2017-09-28" --- # 4 Axis Milling Station for Active Cells Remote Handling Facility. Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30b741f8-19b3-498f-a57c-49d4fa055cdf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30b741f8-19b3-498f-a57c-49d4fa055cdf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30b741f8-19b3-498f-a57c-49d4fa055cdf.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), focusing on the acquisition of a 4 Axis Milling Station for the Active Cells Remote Handling Facility. This project is part of the UK’s contribution to the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Sweden and is classified under the milling machines category. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with an important engagement deadline set for 23rd February 2018. The facility will be located at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, England, with all responses directed to the local operations within the postal code OX14 3DB. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced machining technologies, especially those involved in the design, manufacture, and installation of complex engineering systems. Companies with expertise in remote handling equipment, robotics, or custom milling solutions are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement. Engaging in the market research phase offered by UKAEA will allow potential suppliers to align their offerings with the specific needs and requirements of the project. ## Notice The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is a non departmental government body. UKAEA is managing the delivery of the Active Cells remote handling facility as part of the UK contribution to the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Sweden. The purpose of the facility is to process and store spent radiologically activated target station components. Work on handling processes and in-cell equipment/facilities are progressing towards the detailed design phase. For individual processes and items of equipment, options need to be identified, assessed against the requirements, and developed towards a suitable design ready for manufacture. This market enquiry relates to the 4-Axis Milling Station that will be situated inside the Process Cell (PC). The Milling Station will allow for the recovery and subsequent processing of containers of exotic materials that are contained within 2 of the activated components. The Milling Station will be operated remotely without local manual intervention. The use of fluids in the for coolant and in any hydraulic actuation or clamping will not be allowed, although lubrication in gearboxes, etc. is permissible. The first component is a sealed 6 000 kg, 2 500 mm diameter stainless steel disk that contains 36 stainless steel cassettes each containing a set of tungsten bricks. Each cassette weighs approximately 100 kg and is designed to be removed radially once the rim of the disk has been machined off. The second component is a 3 500 kg steel block approximately 620 mm high, 1 200 mm wide and 1 350 mm long. This block consists of a base plate and 2 top sections that are sealed over the top of a 150 kg container of beryllium by a set of stitch welds. The beryllium container can be removed when the stitch welds have been machined off. Optional additional scope would include a robotic handling system that can support cut sections and lift the material containers free of the main components once freed. The solution will require design, manufacture and installation into the Active Cells facility. This PIN has been published to enable market research to commence to assess the reaction of the market to the requirement and to review available technologies. UKAEA will conduct a dialogue with the marketplace and this may result in a call for competition based on the scope of the requirement developed through the dialogue. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b245325-a15f-45f9-8097-b88696c10af3 | | 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 | 28 Sep 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 - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42623000 - Milling machines ## Release History - 28 Sep 2017 at 14:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b245325-a15f-45f9-8097-b88696c10af3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b245325-a15f-45f9-8097-b88696c10af3 28th September 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:34163-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML PIN Notice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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