--- title: "UKAEA Provision of Management & Specialist Engineering Support for the Operation & Maintenance of the Fusion Facilities at Culham Science Centre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-937b2866-0df0-43d1-b582-6104f55cd13b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-937b2866-0df0-43d1-b582-6104f55cd13b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-937b2866-0df0-43d1-b582-6104f55cd13b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-937b2866-0df0-43d1-b582-6104f55cd13b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2020-06-26" --- # UKAEA Provision of Management & Specialist Engineering Support for the Operation & Maintenance of the Fusion Facilities at Culham Science Centre Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-937b2866-0df0-43d1-b582-6104f55cd13b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-937b2866-0df0-43d1-b582-6104f55cd13b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-937b2866-0df0-43d1-b582-6104f55cd13b.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "UKAEA Provision of Management & Specialist Engineering Support for the Operation & Maintenance of the Fusion Facilities at Culham Science Centre." Located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, this project falls within the engineering services sector. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date is set for 20th July 2020, with a market engagement opportunity scheduled for 23rd July 2020 at 10:00, during which details will be shared regarding the requirements of this tender. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering support and management services, particularly those with experience in managing flexible teams for maintenance operations in high-tech environments like fusion facilities. Suitable competitors might include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate a capable workforce, including mechanical fitters, electricians, and safety specialists. Given the requirements for various qualifications, including Monitored Radiation Workers, this tender may particularly benefit companies with expertise in compliance and safety regulations within the engineering sector. ## Notice The Culham Centre For Fusion Energy (CCFE) is one of the UK's leading Fusion Research Centres. The 180-acre site houses the UK Fusion Research Organisation including the JET Facilities operated by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) on behalf of the European Fusion Development Agreement (EFDA). There is a requirement is for the provision of a flexible Management Team and associated work force to provide Specialist Engineering Support for the Operation and maintenance of the Fusion Facilities and associated projects at Culham Science Centre. The requirement also includes the provision of an experienced and suitably qualified mechanical inspection team to undertake specialist support services including non-contact inspection, alignment, and surveying activities. The Management team includes a Site Manager supported by a flexible team of approximately 18 to 30 persons depending upon operational/non-operational periods, consisting of Mechanical, Electrical and Planning Engineers/Supervisors, Inspectors and Administrative Staff. The Management Team under this contract will be expected to manage the workforce consisting of Mechanical Fitters, Electricians, Riggers, Scaffolders, Crane Drivers and Semi-Skilled Operatives. The workforce numbers will vary between 25 and 50 depending upon operational/ non-operational periods; in large shutdowns this number can increase to 150. A significant number of the management team will need to be Monitored Radiation Workers to comply with the UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and Registered Beryllium workers. It is the Authority's opinion that the EC acquired Rights Directive: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 applies to this contract UKAEA is offering the opportunity for interested parties to attend the following market engagement opportunity, on Thursday 23rd July at 10.00 (via ZOOM), whereby more details will be made available on this requirement. UKAEA would like to use this opportunity to provide a forum to discuss delivery challenges and risk associated with the programme. Through this process we are looking to open the engagement at an early stage for suppliers to understand the requirement and enable UKAEA to reflect on any feedback received. Following this, UKAEA intend to issue tenders through the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) to procure services for the Provision of Management & Specialist Engineering Support for the Operation & Maintenance of the Fusion Facilities at Culham Science Centre Please follow the link below to register your interest in the opportunity and before Monday 20th July 2020 if you wish to attend forum on Thursday 23rd July 2020 @ 10.00 (via ZOOM). https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S2asxieuXU205rtXFxlvx9WZpMAJib9AgijtI-E3eDtUQkVNV0NOWTJZN0tDUlhHWVhGVjdCVlVaOC4u ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0aa978-686c-4b63-9203-ebc4ecd67717 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Jul 2020 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71300000 - Engineering services - 79420000 - Management-related services ## Release History - 26 Jun 2020 at 11:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0aa978-686c-4b63-9203-ebc4ecd67717 - 26 Jun 2020 at 10:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0aa978-686c-4b63-9203-ebc4ecd67717 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0aa978-686c-4b63-9203-ebc4ecd67717 26th June 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d307ffda-4bfa-4cca-b879-44da26ab5d59 PIN Notice ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S2asxieuXU205rtXFxlvx9WZpMAJib9AgijtI-E3eDtUQkVNV0NOWTJZN0tDUlhHWVhGVjdCVlVaOC4u ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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