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title: "The design, manufacture, delivery, installation and commissioning of ESS Remote Handling System"
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# The design, manufacture, delivery, installation and commissioning of ESS Remote Handling System

Buyer: UK A E A  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6762821-2a53-4059-a4b2-7f42babc733f

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UK A E A) is seeking contractors for the design, manufacture, delivery, installation, and commissioning of an ESS Remote Handling System under Tender ID T/RHH021/18. This procurement falls within the lifting and handling equipment industry (CPV code 42410000) and has a total value of between £6 million and £8 million. The tender period is currently active and will close on 6th August 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2019 and last until 31st December 2021, and it will be conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in industrial robots and lifting equipment, to engage in a large-scale project with a major public authority. Companies that possess capabilities in engineering, automated systems, and innovative handling solutions would be particularly well-suited to submit competitive bids. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should also consider participating, as this procurement is open to them, potentially allowing for growth in their market presence and collaboration on complex engineering tasks.

## Notice

Please refer to OJEU Contract Notice 2018/S 098-222713

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5728a9fc-c610-4a3b-9967-01bfb34a51e6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | UK A E A |
| 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

### Codes

- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 25 May 2018 at 07:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5728a9fc-c610-4a3b-9967-01bfb34a51e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5728a9fc-c610-4a3b-9967-01bfb34a51e6
  25th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://ted.europa.eu/TED/notice/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:222713-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML
  TED OJEU Contract Notice

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