--- title: "Flywheel Generator Convertors (FGC) Repurposing Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040383" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040383" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040383.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040383.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2023-09-25" --- # Flywheel Generator Convertors (FGC) Repurposing Project Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040383 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040383) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040383.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is planning a procurement process for the Flywheel Generator Convertors (FGC) Repurposing Project. This project is part of the JET Decommissioning and Repurposing Programme, involving the repurposing of equipment previously used for the Fusion machine to provide inertia as part of the National Grid Stability Services. The project is expected to provide more than 5 GW.s of inertia and invites third-party interest for investment in upgrading and operating the equipment for grid load balancing. This opportunity is suitable for businesses in the electricity distribution and control equipment services sector. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with UKAEA to explore potential collaborations for the repurposing of the Flywheel Generator Convertors. The procurement process is still in the planning stage, and a site visit at the Culham Science Centre is scheduled for future engagement. Businesses with expertise in energy supplies and distribution, as well as those interested in grid load balancing, are well-suited to participate in this tender opportunity. ## Notice UKAEA is entering a multi-year decommissioning programme of the Joint European Torus (JET) experimental fusion machine at the end of 2023 under the JET Decommissioning and Repurposing Programme. One of the key existing systems that have historically provided additional power to the Fusion machine will no longer be required for their primary purpose and an opportunity exists to repurpose the equipment for alternative use. A preliminary feasibility study has identified that the Flywheel Generator Convertors (FGCs) could be repurposed to provide inertia as part of the National Grid Stability Services (ESO), it is expected that the flywheels could provide more than 5 GW.s of inertia. This PIN is to establish third party interest in this opportunity, said parties recognising the need for investment to upgrade & operate the JET flywheels for grid load balancing. Please refer to attached document for further information and registration for the site visit. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is entering a multi-year decommissioning programme of the Joint European Torus (JET) experimental fusion machine at the end of 2023 under the JET Decommissioning and Repurposing Programme. One of the key existing systems that have historically provided additional power to the Fusion machine will no longer be required for their primary purpose and an opportunity exists to repurpose the equipment for alternative use. A preliminary feasibility study has identified that the Flywheel Generator Convertors (FGCs) could be repurposed to provide inertia as part of the National Grid Stability Services (ESO). The two Flywheel Generator Convertors (FGCs) can each supply 2600 MJ to their respective magnet load coils with a peak power of 410 MVA. Each flywheel generator is currently independently operated and used as energy storage for Joint European Torus (JET) pulses. They are driven by 8 MW pony motors with the flywheel output diode rectified for up to 400 MW DC output. A concept has been developed to connect the flywheel to the 400 kV transmission network via Culham's existing connection. Stability services are vital for the safe and secure operation of the electricity network, it is expected that the flywheels could provide more than 5 GW.s of inertia. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to establish third party interest in this opportunity, said parties recognising the need for investment to upgrade and then operate the JET flywheels for grid load balancing. To enable interested parties to understand more about this opportunity please confirm if you would like to attend a site visit at the UKAEA Culham facility via the attached registration questionnaire. This visit will allow interested parties to view the facility which houses the flywheel generators and meet technical and commercial representatives from UKAEA. Please refer to attached document for further information and registration for the site visit. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028237-2023 | | 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 | 25 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Jun 2024 | | 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 - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 45 - Construction work - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 45315300 - Electricity supply installations - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) - 51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment - 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services - 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution ## Release History - 25 Sep 2023 at 15:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028237-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority - 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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