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title: "H3AT Isotope Separation System"
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# H3AT Isotope Separation System

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c66f

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently conducting a tender for the H3AT Isotope Separation System, classified under the goods category, specifically targeting compressors for refrigerating equipment. This procurement process is active and falls under a selective procurement method within an innovation partnership framework. The tender period is set to close on 13 August 2021, with contract performance expected to commence from 13 August 2021 and run until 31 December 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £5,800,000, and the products will be delivered to a location in Abingdon, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the development and installation of complex refrigeration systems, engineering services, and cutting-edge technology related to hydrogen isotope separation. Companies with expertise in supplying high-value goods, particularly those capable of delivering installation and mechanical engineering services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, fostering potential growth in the fast-evolving field of fusion research and development.

## Notice

The Isotope Separation System (ISS) is a sub-system of the H3AT Facility ITER-like Tritium Loop, designed to separate hydrogen isotope gas mixtures by cryogenic distillation. It will take mixed hydrogen isotopes from the Hydrogen Purification System and protium from the Water Detritiation system, to produce isotope streams to suit ITER, DEMO and H3AT research requirements. This sub-system will feed tritium and deuterium to the Storage and Distribution System and protium to the Water Detritation System. This system will comprise 4 cryogenic distillation columns, cold box, valve box, packed bed reactors (equilibriators), expansion vessels and refrigeration plant.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Isotope Separation System (ISS) is a sub-system of the H3AT Facility ITER-like Tritium Loop, designed to separate hydrogen isotope gas mixtures by cryogenic distillation. It will take mixed hydrogen isotopes from the Hydrogen Purification System and protium from the Water Detritiation system, to produce isotope streams to suit ITER, DEMO and H3AT research requirements. This sub-system will feed tritium and deuterium to the Storage and Distribution System and protium to the Water Detritation System. This system will comprise 4 cryogenic distillation columns, cold box, valve box, packed bed reactors (equilibriators), expansion vessels and refrigeration plant.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016125-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Innovation partnership |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,800,000 |
| Lots value | £5,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 42123300 - Compressors for refrigerating equipment
- 42510000 - Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery
- 42511000 - Heat-exchange units and machinery for liquefying air or other gases
- 42511100 - Heat-exchange units
- 42511110 - Heat pumps
- 42511200 - Machinery for liquefying air or other gases
- 42910000 - Distilling, filtering or rectifying apparatus
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
- 51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment
- 51112100 - Installation services of electricity distribution equipment
- 51112200 - Installation services of electricity control equipment
- 51120000 - Installation services of mechanical equipment
- 51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment
- 51510000 - Installation services of general-purpose machinery and equipment
- 51800000 - Installation services of metal containers
- 51810000 - Installation services of tanks
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71323000 - Engineering-design services for industrial process and production
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
- 71340000 - Integrated engineering services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2021 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016125-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38731&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

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