--- title: "VENOM Project Provision of technologies for providing intense, variable-energy neutron sources and isotopic assay of transmutated samples." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e4e8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03e4e8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e4e8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e4e8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "AWE PLC" published: "2023-07-24" --- # VENOM Project Provision of technologies for providing intense, variable-energy neutron sources and isotopic assay of transmutated samples. Buyer: AWE PLC Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e4e8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03e4e8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e4e8.json) ## Summary The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) is planning a procurement project named VENOM Project Provision. AWE is seeking a vendor for technologies related to intense neutron sources and isotopic assay. The tender is classified under the goods category with a focus on particle accelerators. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with the communication of future notice scheduled for July 25, 2023. This procurement opportunity by AWE PLC presents businesses with the chance to provide technologies for intense neutron sources and isotopic assay. Companies specializing in particle accelerators and related technologies would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The project offers a potential for business growth through innovative solutions in the nuclear energy sector. ## Notice AWE Plc ("AWE") is seeking to work with a vendor(s) for Provision of technologies for providing intense, variable-energy neutron sources and isotopic assay of trans mutated. This notice is for market engagement only and is not a call for competition. You can find out more information about AWE here: https://www.awe.co.uk/ AWE - Atomic Weapons Establishment AWE is a high performing, streamlined business delivering extraordinary products ### Lot Information Lot 1 AWE Plc is seeking to work with a vendor or vendors for: 1. Purchase and or development of equipment and technologies to generate a high-intensity ~14 MeV neutron source 2. Purchase and or development of a variable energy, intense neutron source 3. Purchase and or development of equipment and technologies to diagnose generated neutron and Gamma fields 4. Purchase and development of an accelerated mass spectrometer for the analysis of sample isotopic ratios 5. Purchase and development of equipment to support remote operations in highly radioactive environments b. Description iii. Place of performance: UK - United Kingdom AWE Aldermaston RG7 4PR iv. Description of procurement: AWE proposes to source the following: 1. An Intense (~5E13 n/cm^2/s on sample) 14.1 MeV neutron source 2. A variable energy (0.5 - 25 MeV range), intense (~5E10 n/cm^2/s on sample) neutron source Additional information: The nature of this PIN is such that AWE intends to operate restrictions within the relevant procurement regulations in order to protect essential national security interests. If an economic operator has connections with any hostile entity or foreign states which are deemed by AWE to pose a risk to the UK's national security interests or is otherwise considered not to possess the reliability necessary to exclude risks to the security of the United Kingdom, AWE reserves its right to exclude them from this exercise. In issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, the AWE is not committing to conduct any procurement in relation to this Programme. Equally non-participation in this Market Engagement will not be taken into account in any future procurement activities and will not preclude any organisation from submitting a tender in any future competitions. Note: The nature of this contract is such that the award will be subject to supplier's passing AWE's security requirements as dictated by its site licenses. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021359-2023 | | 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 | 24 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Jul 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 | AWE PLC | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG7 4PR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Aldermaston | | Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 31643000 - Particle accelerators - 38433100 - Mass spectrometer ## Release History - 24 Jul 2023 at 15:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021359-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.awe.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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