--- title: "H3AT Process Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3193dcd8-6d99-414c-ac53-da03708cb190" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3193dcd8-6d99-414c-ac53-da03708cb190" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3193dcd8-6d99-414c-ac53-da03708cb190.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3193dcd8-6d99-414c-ac53-da03708cb190.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2024-05-09" --- # H3AT Process Services Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3193dcd8-6d99-414c-ac53-da03708cb190 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3193dcd8-6d99-414c-ac53-da03708cb190) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3193dcd8-6d99-414c-ac53-da03708cb190.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is conducting a procurement process for H3AT Process Services related to the Hydrogen 3 Advanced Technology (H3AT) facility at Culham. The procurement entails the supply of various services including Demineralised Water, Breathable Air Supply, and Compressed Gas Supply. The contract, to be performed under NEC4 Engineering Construction Contract (ECC) Option A, is expected to be completed by March 2026 with a duration of 23 months. The tender deadline is on June 10, 2024, and the contract period spans from August 5, 2024, to July 16, 2027. This tender for process services system at the H3AT facility presents an opportunity for businesses in the water demineralisation and gas-related industries. Companies involved in the supply of specialist gases, gas equipment parts, valves, air filters, and gas storage tanks may find this tender suitable for their expertise. The open procurement method invites competition and offers potential for business growth through the provision of required services for the UKAEA project. ## Notice The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) requirement is for the procurement of a process services system for the Hydrogen 3 Advanced Technology (H3AT) facility at Culham. Included is the supply of Demineralised Water, Breathable Air Supply, Plant Air Supply, Compressed Gas Supply, Specialist Gas Compound with Segregation. Scope - The contractor will be responsible for the design, manufacture, assembly, Factory Acceptance Testing, delivery and installation, Operating Qualification, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), handover, conformity assessment and support for all the installed equipment and pipework required. Duration and Contract - The scope of work is expected to be delivered by March 2026, with an estimated duration of 23 months. The proposed form of contract is the NEC4 Engineering Construction Contract (ECC) Option A, for a fixed price. There may also be the need for additional ad hoc work not defined within the Scope of Works, which will be reimbursed for which bidders are asked to provide a schedule of rates. Design - The Contractor is fully responsible for the design of the entire system. The Contractor will be responsible for the concept design, preliminary and detailed design of the system. The Contractor will be responsible for obtaining UKAEA approval for the design in all phases, ensuring that the design meets all safety and quality standards. Manufacturing, Installation & Testing, Delivery, Commissioning - For all the items that require manufacture and assembly, the Contractor shall undertake Factory Acceptance Testing to demonstrate the functionality. Engineering Support - The Contractor is responsible for completing all the required tests for all process services items according to the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), providing test reports, including Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and Operating Qualification (OQ), that are approved by the UKAEA. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/201a0c4a-b576-45ea-a6ef-d9367598049a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 16 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM 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 - 24 - Chemical products - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen - 31161800 - Parts of gas generators - 39721321 - Compressed-air dryers - 42124330 - Parts of air compressors - 42124340 - Parts of gas compressors - 42130000 - Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances - 42131100 - Valves defined by function - 42131140 - Pressure-reducing, control, check or safety valves - 42131141 - Pressure-reducing valves - 42131142 - Control valves - 42131144 - Process-control valves - 42131145 - Check valves - 42131250 - Needle valves - 42131260 - Ball valves - 42131290 - Diaphragm valves - 42132130 - Pneumatic valve actuators - 42514310 - Air filters - 44611400 - Storage tanks - 44612100 - Gas cylinders - 44612200 - Gas tanks - 45333100 - Gas regulation equipment installation work - 65121000 - Water demineralisation services ## Release History - 9 May 2024 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/201a0c4a-b576-45ea-a6ef-d9367598049a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/201a0c4a-b576-45ea-a6ef-d9367598049a 9th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=80932&B=UKAEA Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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