Planning

STEP scoping of a research and development programme for the concept development of a suitable closed loop helium coolant circuit

  • United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-020329

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03e21d

Published 14 July 2023, 2:24pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

Culham Science Centre

Abingdon

OX14 3DB

Contact

Catherine Sirotkin

Email

catherine.sirotkin@ukaea.uk

Telephone

+44 1235467082

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

National registration number

N/A

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

Buyer's address

https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=70727&B=UKAEA

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Other activity

Fusion Research


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

STEP scoping of a research and development programme for the concept development of a suitable closed loop helium coolant circuit

Reference number

T/CS/092/223

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The objective of this PIN is to better understand the trade space around the major heat exchanger equipment. This information will be used to inform the broader primary coolant loop design, plant spatial layouts, and maintenance strategy. The goal is to maximise SPP net power output by designing heat exchangers that provide maximum performance.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The objective of this PIN is to better understand the trade space around the major heat exchanger equipment. This information will be used to inform the broader primary coolant loop design, plant spatial layouts, and maintenance strategy. The goal is to maximise SPP net power output by designing heat exchangers that provide maximum performance.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

4 August 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: Yes