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title: "THE PROVISION OF THE DETAILED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF THE IN-BORE PIPE DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM"
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# THE PROVISION OF THE DETAILED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF THE IN-BORE PIPE DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d89b3b7d-71a7-45b0-b3c7-380bf47ce8ab

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a supplier for the provision of the detailed design and manufacture of an in-bore pipe deployment system, focusing on machines for inspecting and cleaning the internal surfaces of pipelines. This open tender process, classified under the CPV code 42997100, is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline on 16 January 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 22 January 2019 and conclude by 19 April 2019, with delivery to the Abingdon postal location (OX14 3DB).

This opportunity presents a significant opening for businesses specialising in engineering design, manufacturing, and pipeline technologies. Companies that provide related goods, such as pipeline inspection and cleaning machines or design consultancy services, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this tender, as it aligns with their capabilities in delivering innovative engineering solutions that meet the specifications outlined by UKAEA.

## Notice

UKAEA have a requirement for Detailed design and manufacture of an in-bore deployment system and pipwork test rig: The UKAEA (employer) shall provide a reference design (description and CAD models) of an in-bore deployment system and pipework test rig (~90mm ID pipes). The supplier shall develop a reference design (excluding the in-bore drive unit) to meet the requirements for acceptance by UKAEA. Following acceptance, the design will be detailed, including all of the documentation required to allow manufacture, commissioning, test for final acceptance by UKAEA. The supplier shall then manufacture the design and deliver to UKAEA. 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/a16fe493-042d-40b7-b64e-7271d4a41b63 |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2019 - 19 Apr 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
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 42997100 - Machines for inspecting the internal surface of pipelines
- 42997200 - Machines for cleaning the internal surface of pipelines
- 42997300 - Industrial robots
- 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 76600000 - Pipeline-inspection services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2018 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a16fe493-042d-40b7-b64e-7271d4a41b63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a16fe493-042d-40b7-b64e-7271d4a41b63
  12th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/788cb2ba-4717-4530-b5ef-99d8207c2285
  Link to ITT Document

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