Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Campus
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
Contact
Charlotte Byrne
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
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=83574&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
Fusion Futures: Microwave Test Facility
Reference number
T/CB/110/24
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The objective of the wider project is to develop a requirements set and associated pre-conceptual design, for a microwave test facility.
This test facility may include the ability to test any of the following:
-Component level testing e.g. gyrotron cavity
-High-powered gyrotrons
-Novel source testing
-Waveguide testing
-Low power microwave testing
-Launcher mechanical testing
-Quasi-optical propagation testing
The areas of primary interest for this opportunity are:
-Microwave source testing
-High-powered microwave component testing
-Gyrotron cavity thermal test rig
It is anticipated, subject to market engagement, that a maximum of 5 contracts will be awarded to parties with an interest in future use of such a facility.
The estimated budget for each contract is between £10,000 and £20,000.
This piece of work is required to be completed by the end of February 2025.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
OX14 3DB
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The objective of the wider project is to develop a requirements set and associated pre-conceptual design, for a microwave test facility.
This test facility may include the ability to test any of the following:
-Component level testing e.g. gyrotron cavity
-High-powered gyrotrons
-Novel source testing
-Waveguide testing
-Low power microwave testing
-Launcher mechanical testing
-Quasi-optical propagation testing
The areas of primary interest for this opportunity are:
-Microwave source testing
-High-powered microwave component testing
-Gyrotron cavity thermal test rig
It is anticipated, subject to market engagement, that a maximum of 5 contracts will be awarded to parties with an interest in future use of such a facility.
The estimated budget for each contract is between £10,000 and £20,000.
This piece of work is required to be completed by the end of February 2025, it is anticipated that this contract will be 4 months long.
The contract scope is proposed to include the following deliverables:
-Definition of scope for an overall test facility
-Definition of technical requirements for an overall test facility
-Report of anticipated use of test facility
-Definition of technical requirements for a gyrotron cavity test rig (additional scope)
two.2.14) Additional information
A webinar will be held to further discuss the requirement, joining details can be found in supporting information on EU Supply.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
26 August 2024
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