--- title: "Detritiation Furnace Concept Design" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031ea3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031ea3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031ea3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031ea3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2022-03-07" --- # Detritiation Furnace Concept Design Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031ea3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031ea3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031ea3.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is initiating a tender for the "Detritiation Furnace Concept Design" as part of their plans to construct a new thermal detritiation facility at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, UK. This procurement is classified under the goods category focused on industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators, and ovens, with a deadline for future notice set for 31 March 2023. The current stage of this procurement is in the planning phase, reflecting the exploration of technologies to reduce Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) sent for long-term storage. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in thermal processing equipment and related technologies. Companies with expertise in commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) furnace manufacturing, delivery, and installation are particularly well-positioned to participate. The UKAEA is looking to understand the supply chain capabilities and affordability of such technologies, which opens the door for innovative solutions and partnerships in the energy sector. This project not only offers potential contracts but also contributes to advancements in waste management technologies, essential for the UK's nuclear industry. ## Notice The UKAEA is currently exploring the possibility of constructing a new thermal detritiation facility based upon existing technology used in the Materials Detritiation Facility (MDF) at the Culham Science Center. These investigations are sought to identify opportunities to reduce the amount of Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) which is sent for long term storage in a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF). The new thermal detritiation facility would be capable of accepting larger items for detritiation, be designed for a higher throughput, be loaded and operated remotely and have more flexible operating limits (including temperature and air flow) to cope with expected future demands. Ideally, the furnace at the heart of the thermal detritiation facility will be Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) equipment, or COTS with minor modification. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The UKAEA is currently exploring the possibility of constructing a new thermal detritiation facility based upon existing technology used in the Materials Detritiation Facility (MDF) at the Culham Science Center. These investigations are sought to identify opportunities to reduce the amount of Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) which is sent for long term storage in a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF). The new thermal detritiation facility would be capable of accepting larger items for detritiation, be designed for a higher throughput, be loaded and operated remotely and have more flexible operating limits (including temperature and air flow) to cope with expected future demands. Ideally, the furnace at the heart of the thermal detritiation facility will be Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) equipment, or COTS with minor modification. The desired outcome of this Prior Information Notice is for the UKAEA to understand the limits and opportunities available with COTS furnaces across the supply chain. This is intended to ensure that the thermal detritiation facility concept design is both achievable and affordable. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006154-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 7 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Mar 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens - 42940000 - Machinery for the heat treatment of materials - 42942000 - Ovens and accessories ## Release History - 7 Mar 2022 at 12:09 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006154-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=44443&B=UK - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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