--- title: "T-MJB099-23 RACE STORM Single Joint Test Rig" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-596ee8af-11a9-4c46-8ed2-0c290a552b31" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-596ee8af-11a9-4c46-8ed2-0c290a552b31" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-596ee8af-11a9-4c46-8ed2-0c290a552b31.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-596ee8af-11a9-4c46-8ed2-0c290a552b31.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2024-04-17" --- # T-MJB099-23 RACE STORM Single Joint Test Rig Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-596ee8af-11a9-4c46-8ed2-0c290a552b31 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-596ee8af-11a9-4c46-8ed2-0c290a552b31) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-596ee8af-11a9-4c46-8ed2-0c290a552b31.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is looking to procure a Single Joint Test Rig for research into controlled fusion power generation at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire. The procurement falls under the category of Industrial Machinery and is open for submissions through an Open Procedure. The deadline for tender submissions is 17th May 2024, with a contract period starting on 17th June 2024 and ending on 16th September 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in engineering services and mechanical and electrical engineering, particularly those experienced in fabricating and assembling structural steel components. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process. Interested parties should focus on meeting the specified timeline requirements and demonstrating expertise in developing research and development platforms within the specified industry category. ## Notice Project Overview: UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), based at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, hereafter referred to as the Purchaser, carries out research into the use of controlled fusion for the generation of power. The Single Joint Test Rig or SOJ will be used to test systems with a vertical travel component. It should be noted that although it will be necessary to manufacture the components to the exacting standards required for the Purchaser's site, they will not be operating in a radiation environment. The specification details the requirements for the procurement of the SOJ and forms part of the invitation to supply. Due to time pressures involved in the delivery of this project, the Purchaser will attach significant importance to submissions with shorter but realistic and justified, timelines. The Single Joint Test Rig (SOJ) has been designed using structural steel components, fabricated, and machined where appropriate, and assembled including commercial off the shelf equipment and fasteners. They are supported on existing UKAEA components, including the large angle blocks and bed plates as shown. Test operations will be run by SQEP operators, one operating the chain wheel and another operator outside the cell overseeing operations. The SOJ assembly is comprised of the following main components: Vertical Lifting Frame Transmission system The facility will be used as a research and development platform. It is based around a carriage supported on a back plate and linear slide rails, actuated by a lead screw driven by an operator through a transmission system. The facility is based in a work hall which is equipped with overhead cranes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7980b218-cf17-4a4b-8040-c615b6ab41f7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jun 2024 - 16 Sep 2024 | | 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 | 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 - 42 - Industrial machinery - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services - 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services - 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2024 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7980b218-cf17-4a4b-8040-c615b6ab41f7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7980b218-cf17-4a4b-8040-c615b6ab41f7 17th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=80392&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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-596ee8af-11a9-4c46-8ed2-0c290a552b31. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-596ee8af-11a9-4c46-8ed2-0c290a552b31.json.