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title: "PIN JDR Programme - J4 and J5X Repurposing/Recycling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045201"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# PIN JDR Programme - J4 and J5X Repurposing/Recycling

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045201

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is planning a procurement process titled "PIN JDR Programme - J4 and J5X Repurposing/Recycling" in the goods category of electric motors, generators, and transformers. This process involves the repurposing/recycling of 63 transformers at the Culham facility in Abingdon, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future site visit scheduled for 13th May 2024 at 10:00 am.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in electrical machinery, equipment, and consumables, as well as in electricity distribution, to engage with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. Companies specializing in oil and coal-related products, basic metals, hydrocarbons, and electrical equipment may find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The planned procurement process aims to clear and recycle significant electrical equipment, providing a potential business growth avenue for interested parties.

## Notice

JDR Programme - J4 and J5X Repurposing/Recycling The Joint European Torus (JET) has reached the end of its operational lifecycle and has now been handed over to the JET Decommissioning and Repurposing (JDR) Programme. As part of this programme of works, the J4 building and the J5X compound are going to be cleared of all significant electrical equipment in the coming months. Within the J4 building (and associated external areas) and the J5X compound, there are currently 63 transformers that are required to be removed from site and recycled as appropriate. The identified requirement are as follows:- * 32 off rectifier transformers. * 29 off matching transformers. * 2 off convertor transformers. * Total estimate oil quantity of 470,500 litres.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

JDR Programme - J4 and J5X Repurposing/Recycling The Joint European Torus (JET) has reached the end of its operational lifecycle and has now been handed over to the JET Decommissioning and Repurposing (JDR) Programme. As part of this programme of works, the J4 building and the J5X compound are going to be cleared of all significant electrical equipment in the coming months. Within the J4 building (and associated external areas) and the J5X compound, there are currently 63 transformers that are required to be removed from site and recycled as appropriate. The identified requirement are as follows:- * 32 off rectifier transformers. * 29 off matching transformers. * 2 off convertor transformers. * Total estimate oil quantity of 470,500 litres. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to establish third party interest in the repurposing/recycling opportunity and to engage the market in achieving this. We will work with interested parties to develop a commercial strategy and decide on the optimum process moving forward. An initial breakdown of the project deliverables associated with this work are as follows: * Draining the transformers of associated oils. * Removal of these oils from site and repurposing/recycling of the oil. * Acceptance and removal of all transformers from site. * Repurposing and recycling of these transformers. The PIN will be held at the Culham facility and will include a presentation by the procurement team, project manager and engineers involved with the deplant work followed by overview presentations and a site tour of the associated equipment in order to view the equipment and discuss the work further. Following the site tour a question-and-answer session will be held to answer any questions you may have and to get feedback. Additional information: Please complete the questionnaire below by following / entering the link address into your browser, this will allow your organisation to be registered for the event; https://forms.office.com/e/UamLxf8uLz * Site Visit Date: 13th May 2024 * Site Visit Time: 10:00 am * Location: UKAEA Culham Science Centre, B24 Training Room

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012052-2024 |
| 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 | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 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
- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 24 - Chemical products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 09240000 - Oil and coal-related products
- 14700000 - Basic metals
- 24321000 - Hydrocarbons
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2024 at 15:18 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012052-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://forms.office.com/e/UamLxf8uLz
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=80507&B=UKAEA
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

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