Future opportunity

AWE: Provision of scientific, manufacturing and research equipment, goods, and associated services

  • AWE Plc

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2023/S 000-007711

Published 16 March 2023, 2:57pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

AWE Plc

Aldermaston

Email

aweprocurement@awe.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.awe.co.uk/

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Non-Departmental Public Body

one.5) Main activity

Defence


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

AWE: Provision of scientific, manufacturing and research equipment, goods, and associated services

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

AWE is looking to engage with the market to understand supplier capability to support its world class laboratory, research & development, testing and production requirements with provision of scientific, manufacturing and research equipment, goods and associated services including but not limited too;  lasers, electronic components, laboratory consumables, chemicals, lenses, optics, high vacuum equipment, x-ray generating equipment, radioactive sources, analytical standards, packaging, and photographic & AV equipment.

AWE are considering a framework agreement with industry (single or multiple suppliers) for a period of up to 7 years.

To access the AWE Lab Equipment & Consumables Appendix A Proforma, interested parties are advised to consult the Contracts Finder Notice using the link provided below.

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d90e5224-f068-4602-b5d7-c0f8da4e1bae

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 09343000 - Radioactive materials
  • 09344000 - Radio-isotopes
  • 24000000 - Chemical products
  • 31711100 - Electronic components
  • 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
  • 38636100 - Lasers
  • 38650000 - Photographic equipment
  • 42000000 - Industrial machinery
  • 45214630 - Scientific installations
  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
  • 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
  • 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • 79920000 - Packaging and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

AWE is looking to engage with the market to understand supplier capability to support its world class laboratory, research & development, testing and production requirements with provision of scientific, manufacturing and research equipment, goods and associated services including but not limited too;  lasers, electronic components, laboratory consumables, chemicals, lenses, optics, high vacuum equipment, x-ray generating equipment, radioactive sources, analytical standards, packaging, and photographic & AV equipment.

AWE are considering a framework agreement with industry (single or multiple suppliers) for a period of up to 7 years.

To access the AWE Lab Equipment & Consumables Appendix A Proforma, interested parties are advised to consult the Contracts Finder Notice using the link provided below.

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d90e5224-f068-4602-b5d7-c0f8da4e1bae

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

31 May 2023


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No