---
title: "Pipe Connection PIN & RFI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0351bb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-07-13"
---

# Pipe Connection PIN & RFI

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0351bb

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a project titled "Pipe Connection PIN & RFI". This initiative, classified under research and experimental development services (CPV Code 73100000), aims to gather market intelligence regarding pipe joining capabilities suitable for a nuclear fusion environment. The location for the potential delivery is around Abingdon, UK, specifically at the Culham Science Centre. Interested parties should note that further market engagement is expected to commence on 14 July 2022, with additional tender opportunities likely to follow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research, development, and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in pipe joining technologies for high-temperature and large-bore applications. Companies with expertise in nuclear fusion technology, structural engineering, and related research services would be particularly well-suited to participate, as they can provide the necessary technical information and solutions that the UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking to develop its STEP programme and future projects effectively.

## Notice

UKAEA is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) as a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market intelligence and relevant technical information on the current pipe joining capabilities (large bore, elevated temperatures) and capability to operate within a nuclear fusion environment. The information received will inform the further development, aid the design and planning of the activities for the STEP programme as well as future tender opportunities. Respondents to the RFI will be invited to all future market engagement and tender activities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKAEA is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) as a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market intelligence and relevant technical information on the current pipe joining capabilities (large bore, elevated temperatures) and capability to operate within a nuclear fusion environment. The information received will inform the further development, aid the design and planning of the activities for the STEP programme as well as future tender opportunities. Respondents to the RFI will be invited to all future market engagement and tender activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019219-2022 |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2022 at 16:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019219-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=50401&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

## Provenance

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