Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University
Finance Office, Cae Derwen, College Road
Bangor
LL57 2DG
Contact
Nicola Day
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL12 - Gwynedd
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0340
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Pb-testing Facility
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Bangor University wishes to procure the design, construction and installation of a testing facility that can test materials samples in tube form in flowing Pb (5-10 m/s) at temperatures >400C up to 700C (tubular/cylindrical sections ~1cm length ~1cm diameter). In the same setup we wish to perform corrosion testing in static Pb at the same temperatures (sample size ~2.5cm x ~5cm coupons). Oxygen control of the system must be maintained throughout operation with control of 10-8 to 10-5 by weight.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £250,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bangor University is part of the BEIS funded Advanced Modular Reactor programme (Phase 2) led by Westinghouse. The reactor type to be considered as part of this project is the Lead-cooled Fast Reactor. The reactor design is focused upon safety and efficiency, with the potential to not only produce electricity but also co-generate (potentially providing cheap and CO2 free hydrogen gas and other valuable products). The main challenges facing the development of the Lead-cooled Fast Reactor relate to material degradation at high temperature and in high velocity flowing Pb. In partnership with Westinghouse and the NNL, we require specialist services in order to design, construct and install a Pb-testing facility here in Bangor University that represents a step change in capability in the UK.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
It is believed that SRS are the only supplier that can design and manufacturer this equipment and that no other contractor has the specialist knowledge to produce rigs that are capable of safely operating with molten lead. No reasonable alternative or substitute exists. It is therefore considered that this procurement is lawful under clause 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 January 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
S.R.S SERVIZI DI RICERCHE E SVILUPPO S.R.L.
VICOLO DELLE PALLE 25-25/B
ROME ITALY
00186
Telephone
+39 066810141
Fax
+39 066868662
Country
Italy
NUTS code
- ITI43 - Roma
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £250,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:107238)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom