---
title: "ESS Active Cells PIE and WTH Lids"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c902"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-11-11"
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# ESS Active Cells PIE and WTH Lids

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c902

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "ESS Active Cells PIE and WTH Lids" is being conducted by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and falls under the goods category within the construction sector. This project is based in Abingdon, UK, and is currently in the Award stage, having been completed recently. The contract involves the manufacture, inspection, and testing of lids for the European Spallation Source Active Cells Facility and has an active contract period that started on 29 September 2021 and was previously set to end on 11 July 2022. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure with a deadline for tender submissions now lapsed on 10 September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in construction materials, engineering works, and fabrication services, particularly those that can supply technical components and materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in structural steelworks, mild steel fabrication, or scientific installations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier, Nortemecanica SA, based in Spain, was awarded the contract which may lead to further opportunities in related fields due to the ongoing developments in fusion research and construction initiatives supported by the UKAEA.

## Notice

Manufacture, Inspection and Testing of ESS Active Cells PIE Lids and WTH Lids with the option to procure PIE Transfer Plug.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Manufacture, Inspection, Testing and Delivery of PIE and WTH Lids with the option to procure PIE Transfer Plugs for the European Spallation Source (ESS) Active Cells Facility. The contract dates are estimates only.

Options: The Authority may wish to purchase PIE Transfer Plugs for the ESS Active Cells Facility with the core requirement. This option has been taken up with the core contract requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028234-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2021 - 11 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTEMECANICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 44450000 - Mild steel
- 45214600 - Construction work for research buildings
- 45214630 - Scientific installations
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45223210 - Structural steelworks
- 45255400 - Fabrication work

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2021 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028234-2021
- 5 Aug 2021 at 08:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016784-2021
- 5 Aug 2021 at 08:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018843-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- http://www.nortemecanica.es
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37832&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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