Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
Contact
Theodora Bampatsia
Telephone
+44 1235467082
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS 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.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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=39961&B=UK
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
H3AT- Fume Cupboards
Reference number
T/DB214/21
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
UKAEA wishes to engage with potential prime contractors, SME’s, fume cupboards manufacturers
for the development and supply of 6 fume cupboards for use in a new building onsite at the Culham
Centre for Fusion Energy which is currently under construction, called the National Fusion
Technology Platform. This building will house the Tritium Advanced Technology (H3AT) laboratories
for Health Physics, Wet Chemistry and Materials Detritiation.
A need for a number of fume cupboards and extraction units has been identified, as follows.
A. 1 off bespoke fume cabinet 1 (detailed below)
B. 1 off bespoke fume cabinet 2 (detailed below)
C. 4 off sash fume cupboards with a working area of approximately W 1.00 x D 0.63 x H 1.17 m
D. 3 off elephant trunk fume hoods (1 for each laboratory)
Through this process we are looking to open up engagement with suppliers to ensure there
is sufficient production capability and capacity to meet project timelines and design
requirements.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
UKAEA wishes to engage with potential prime contractors, SME’s, fume cupboards manufacturers
for the development and supply of 6 fume cupboards for use in a new building onsite at the Culham
Centre for Fusion Energy which is currently under construction, called the National Fusion
Technology Platform. This building will house the Tritium Advanced Technology (H3AT) laboratories
for Health Physics, Wet Chemistry and Materials Detritiation.
A need for a number of fume cupboards and extraction units has been identified, as follows.
A. 1 off bespoke fume cabinet 1 (detailed below)
B. 1 off bespoke fume cabinet 2 (detailed below)
C. 4 off sash fume cupboards with a working area of approximately W 1.00 x D 0.63 x H 1.17 m
D. 3 off elephant trunk fume hoods (1 for each laboratory)
Through this process we are looking to open up engagement with suppliers to ensure there
is sufficient production capability and capacity to meet project timelines and design
requirements.
After the engagement exercise, UKAEA intend to issue an Invitation to Tender through the
EU Supply and Find a Tender portal to procure services for design, provision of equipment
and installation work through competitively tendered contracts.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 December 2021
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