--- title: "Provision of Professional Engineering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d944f438-7353-4b13-b5b6-fe0eb17f2098" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d944f438-7353-4b13-b5b6-fe0eb17f2098" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d944f438-7353-4b13-b5b6-fe0eb17f2098.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d944f438-7353-4b13-b5b6-fe0eb17f2098.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2017-04-19" --- # Provision of Professional Engineering Services Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d944f438-7353-4b13-b5b6-fe0eb17f2098 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d944f438-7353-4b13-b5b6-fe0eb17f2098) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d944f438-7353-4b13-b5b6-fe0eb17f2098.json) ## Summary The UK Atomic Energy Authority is currently undertaking a tender for the "Provision of Professional Engineering Services" within the engineering services industry category. This procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd May 2017, for a project based in Culham, England. The total contract value is approximately £65,000, with a minimum value of £45,000. Successful applicants will be required to assist in the concept design and creation of tender specifications for a complex remote handling system to be installed in a scientific research facility in Sweden. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those experienced in nuclear environments and remote handling systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the project envisages contributions from firms with a relevant capability in designing cranes and other handling equipment for radiation-controlled settings. Engaging in this tender could facilitate business growth by allowing firms to showcase their engineering expertise and expand their portfolio in the sector of nuclear technology and scientific research projects. ## Notice UKAEA requires professional engineering services with specialism in cranes and other handling equipment designed for nuclear environments. The services will be used to support an established project team during the preparation of procurement documentation for a complex remote handling system. The system will be installed and operate in a hot cell within a scientific research facility under construction in Sweden, the European Spallation Source. The remote handling system will perform a range of handling functions in a radiological environment and primarily comprises a lifting and hoisting system and a manipulator based primary remote handling system, both mounted to gantries running on a common set of rails The scope of the professional services is to assist in concept design of the lifting and hoisting system, the primary remote handling system and the common rails. The output will be a set of requirements-based tender specifications for the detailed design, manufacture and installation of those items. Details are provided within the tender documentation attached to this notice Additional information: Please confirm if a submission will be provided by the due date and time. Please ensure all communications are directed to paula.barham@ukaea.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad3118e8-aaf1-4553-bbda-cf690672b911 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 May 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000 | | 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 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 ### Codes - 71300000 - Engineering services ## Release History - 19 Apr 2017 at 08:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad3118e8-aaf1-4553-bbda-cf690672b911 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad3118e8-aaf1-4553-bbda-cf690672b911 19th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c971f490-0295-46b9-9ee6-d18eeaa89fd8 Invitation to Tender ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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