---
title: "PIN: Request for Information (RFI) for Metal Casting/Melting Rig"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028b87"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-01-19"
---

# PIN: Request for Information (RFI) for Metal Casting/Melting Rig

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028b87

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has announced a planned Request for Information (RFI) titled "PIN: Request for Information for Metal Casting/Melting Rig." This procurement process falls under the services industry category, specifically relating to the disposal of radioactive waste. The buying organisation is based at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, UK, and the procurement is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties should note that a future notice is expected on 30 April 2021, regarding the potential design, manufacture, and installation of two metal casting/melting test rigs, one of which must be suitable for use in a radiological environment.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses in the welding, manufacturing, and engineering sectors, particularly those with experience in designing equipment for specialised environments. Companies capable of utilising modified commercial off-the-shelf solutions or developing new designs that meet the required specifications would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could allow businesses to expand their service offerings and establish valuable relationships within the nuclear and radioactive waste management industries.

## Notice

The purpose of this RFI is to identify the capability and capacity of industry to potentially design, manufacture and install x2 metal casting/melting test rigs, with x1 capable of operating within a radiological environment. Either using modified COTS (Commercial Off the Shelf) or via a development path of a new design which meets or exceeds the criteria.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this RFI is to identify the capability and capacity of industry to potentially design, manufacture and install x2 metal casting/melting test rigs, with x1 capable of operating within a radiological environment. Either using modified COTS (Commercial Off the Shelf) or via a development path of a new design which meets or exceeds the criteria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001073-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM 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 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
- 90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2021 at 14:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001073-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36294&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

## Provenance

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