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title: "ESS RHS Tranche 2-B"
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# ESS RHS Tranche 2-B

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48b57c18-0723-4fa5-a015-79cea0fa1d13

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a contract for the provision of additional components for a Remote Handling System Mast, as part of the European Spallation Source (ESS) Tranche 2-B. This contract, under the industry category of construction structures and materials, targeted specifically at suppliers within the UK, has been awarded to CORE Nuclear Solutions Ltd. The procurement process, which followed an open procedure, has gone through its tender and award stages, with the award issued on 23 October 2024. The total contract value is £48,000, with the period of performance extending from 23 October 2024 to 20 December 2024, located in the South East region of the UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in construction materials, goods-handling equipment, and mild steel components. With a focus on aiding the European Spallation Source project, businesses engaged in nuclear energy, remote handling systems, and related construction materials will find this contract particularly beneficial. The procurement process is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive prospect for capable suppliers aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the nuclear energy sector. UK-based businesses focusing on specialized construction materials and equipment are well-suited to compete in such tenders, enhancing their growth through high-profile, government-aligned projects.

## Notice

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority have a requirement in support of the European Spallation Source (ESS) for Remote Handling System Mast additional components Tranche 2-B. This requirement is reserved for potential suppliers located within the United Kingdom only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97d51929-3cdd-4729-8e96-43865dcbbd8b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2024 - 20 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORE NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 44212320 - Miscellaneous structures
- 44423300 - Goods-handling equipment
- 44450000 - Mild steel

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97d51929-3cdd-4729-8e96-43865dcbbd8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97d51929-3cdd-4729-8e96-43865dcbbd8b
  5th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  Organisation Profile

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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