Scope
Reference
JNCA1077
Description
UKAEA requires the manufacture of remote handling connectors for electrical junction boxes that are designed for high radiation environments, suitable for the Active Cell at ESS. These connectors are complex assemblies that require manufactured to precise tolerances. Previously, UKAEA used James Fisher Nuclear (our supplier on the Robotic Handling System work package for ESS) to manufacture and supply these connectors, however James Fisher Nuclear have since gone into insolvency. iR Engineering have the experience and expertise to supply these connectors – having manufactured and supplied the same connectors to ESS previously and, because of this, understand the quality requirements. Procuring these connector assemblies from iR Engineering guarantees a more efficient and consistent delivery approach to the project, ensuring that the same connectors are used across all the electrical junction boxes in the Active Cell at ESS. Having searched the market there are no other suppliers who are able to supply the complete connector assemblies. iR Engineering will not require technical support from UKAEA to deliver the complete connector assemblies, due to their previous experience of manufacturing and supplying these directly to ESS. Given iR Engineering’s previous experience with ESS quality requirements they carry little risk with regards to unforeseen costs, such as support completing quality reports, or rework due to noncompliant parts / materials.
Contract 2. Remote Handling Connectors for HVAC ( Nuclear Energy)
Supplier
Contract value
- £26,791.96 excluding VAT
- £32,150.36 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
6 March 2026
Contract dates
- 6 March 2026 to 30 April 2026
- 1 month, 26 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 42512300 - HVAC packages
- 44322200 - Cable connectors
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
IR Engineering
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVNZ-4268-BYYW
23 Wheatlands
Malton
YO17 7FN
United Kingdom
Email: support@irengineering.co.uk
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2. Remote Handling Connectors for HVAC ( Nuclear Energy)
Contracting authority
UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJV-1169-JTDD
Culham Science Centre
Oxfordshire
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Hamid Rahman
Telephone: +44 0123456
Email: hamid.rahman@ukaea.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government