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title: "THE PROVISION OF A IN BORE DRIVE"
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# THE PROVISION OF A IN BORE DRIVE

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b791a19-887d-4698-884b-683687b2ab4d

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is currently seeking suppliers for the provision of an in-bore drive system, a project classified under the machinery and pipeline inspection categories. The tender, identified as T/AS087/18, is active and will remain open until 15 January 2019. The contract is anticipated to commence on 21 January 2019 and conclude by 31 March 2019. This procurement uses an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in machinery, particularly those involved in the development and manufacturing of robotic systems or inspection equipment for pipeline integrity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to respond, especially those that can provide innovative solutions that meet the technical requirements outlined in the tender documents. Engaging in this procurement could help businesses expand their portfolio and strengthen their market presence in the pipeline inspection industry.

## Notice

UKAEA have a requirement for an In-bore drive: The in-bore drive system will be an in-bore track driven unit than creates traction based on the tracks being pushed against the walls of the pipework (~90mm ID pipes). The pipework shall have design features that the drive will need to be able to move past. The in-bore drive shall be used to push and pull tools within the bore of a pipe and to measure the distance travelled. The in-bore drive shall have two mechanical interfaces. One at the front and back. Please note :The award notice for this opportunity will not contain the actual value of the awarded contract (but will state an awarded value of PS0 ) so as not to prejudice the legitimate commercial interests of the successful tenderer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b43d6eb-e83c-431f-baaf-a67a6c93d6c5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| 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 | 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
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 42997100 - Machines for inspecting the internal surface of pipelines
- 42997200 - Machines for cleaning the internal surface of pipelines
- 42997300 - Industrial robots
- 76600000 - Pipeline-inspection services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2018 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b43d6eb-e83c-431f-baaf-a67a6c93d6c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b43d6eb-e83c-431f-baaf-a67a6c93d6c5
  12th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8bb90f25-cd6a-4002-b239-22596cd7ea20
  Link to ITT dOCUMENTS

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