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title: "Venom Project Provision Of Technologies for providing intense, variable-energy neutron sources and isotopic assay of transmutated samples."
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# Venom Project Provision Of Technologies for providing intense, variable-energy neutron sources and isotopic assay of transmutated samples.

Buyer: AWE PLC  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7e78562-9988-4c95-9bab-30b182751156

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## Summary

The Atomic Weapons Establishment PLC (AWE) is seeking vendors to provide technologies for intense, variable-energy neutron sources and isotopic assay of transmuted samples. This tender is in the planning stage and is geared towards the provision of particle accelerators and mass spectrometers. The engagement end date for this procurement process is 23rd August 2023, aiming to generate high-intensity neutron sources with specific energy ranges, isotopic analysis equipment, and technologies for safe operations in radioactive environments.

This opportunity from AWE PLC is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses specialised in developing particle accelerator technologies and mass spectrometry solutions are well-suited to compete. The location for this procurement is in Reading, England, with a focus on the particle accelerators industry category. AWE PLC emphasises the need for reliable and secure connections with suppliers due to the sensitive nature of the technologies involved in this tender.

## Notice

AWE Plc ("AWE") is seeking to work with vendor(s) to provide technologies for intense, variable-energy neutron sources and isotopic assay of trans mutated samples. This notice is for market engagement only and is not a call for competition. You can find out more information about AWE here: https://www.awe.co.uk/ AWE - Atomic Weapons Establishment AWE is a high performing, streamlined business delivering extraordinary products. Additional information: The nature of this PIN is such that AWE intends to operate restrictions within the relevant procurement regulations in order to protect essential national security interests. If an economic operator has connections with any hostile entity or foreign states which are deemed by AWE to pose a risk to the UK's national security interests or is otherwise considered not to possess the reliability necessary to exclude risks to the security of the United Kingdom, AWE reserves its right to exclude them from this exercise. In issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, the AWE is not committing to conduct any procurement in relation to this Programme. Equally non-participation in this Market Engagement will not be taken into account in any future procurement activities and will not preclude any organisation from submitting a tender in any future competitions. Note: The nature of this contract is such that the award will be subject to supplier's passing AWE's security requirements as dictated by its site licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14e007e4-d991-4fd0-95cc-b9ac850c2e02 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 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 | AWE PLC |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG7 4PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Aldermaston |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31643000 - Particle accelerators
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2023 at 14:56 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14e007e4-d991-4fd0-95cc-b9ac850c2e02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14e007e4-d991-4fd0-95cc-b9ac850c2e02
  17th July 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b72c46c-eb1f-4a5d-bf31-fb90a0cc1d39
  AWE Plc is seeking to work with a vendor or vendors for: 1. Purchase and or development of equipment and technologies to generate a high-intensity ~14 MeV neutron source 2. Purchase and or development of a variable energy, intense neutron source 3. Purchase and or development of equipment and technologies to diagnose generated neutron and Gamma fields 4. Purchase and development of an accelerated mass spectrometer for the analysis of sample isotopic ratios 5. Purchase and development of equipment to support remote operations in highly radioactive environments If your company is interested please complete the attached Proforma and return to the e-mail in the form. The following stages will be an NDA and then a pre-tender market engagement form.
- https://www.awe.co.uk
  AWE proposes to source the following: 1. An Intense (~5E13 n/cm^2/s on sample) 14.1 MeV neutron source 2. A variable energy (0.5 - 25 MeV range), intense (~5E10 n/cm^2/s on sample) neutron source 3. An accelerated mass spectrometer for the detection of isotopic ratios for mass range 40 to 246 amu. 4. Equipment and technologies for diagnosing neutron and photon fields. 5. Equipment and technologies to support safe, remote operations including automated and robotic solutions in highly radioactive environments Note that the purchase and development of equipment and technologies for any combination of parts 1-5 could be required.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.awe.co.uk
- https://www.awe.co.uk/

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