Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Campus
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
Contact
Paula Barham
Telephone
+44 1235466933
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.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=85312&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
UKAEA Visitor Centre Design & Delivery
Reference number
T/PBPNPP009/24
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
UKAEA undertakes major outreach programs, engaging with school, university groups and the wider public around its main sites and more nationally, with the aim of spreading awareness, building support for fusion, and helping with long term recruitment. In addition, private fusion companies, academia, and the fusion supply chain are all engaging increasingly in such activities.
The new reception building at UKAEA’s Culham Campus has space dedicated for a ‘Visitor Centre’ that can 1) host visits to Culham from public and schools 2) act as a ‘drop in’ visitor experience for locals and visitors to Oxfordshire and 3) be the venue for the wider fusion sector to host events / receptions etc.
Please refer to attached documents for further information and details on this opportunity along with information to be submitted as part of the Expression of Interest.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39154100 - Exhibition stands
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Culham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 3DB
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
UKAEA undertakes major outreach programs, engaging with school, university groups and the wider public around its main sites and more nationally, with the aim of spreading awareness, building support for fusion, and helping with long term recruitment. In addition, private fusion companies, academia, and the fusion supply chain are all engaging increasingly in such activities.
The new reception building at UKAEA’s Culham Campus has space dedicated for a ‘Visitor Centre’ that can 1) host visits to Culham from public and schools 2) act as a ‘drop in’ visitor experience for locals and visitors to Oxfordshire and 3) be the venue for the wider fusion sector to host events / receptions etc.
UKAEA is looking for supplier(s) who can:
Iterate the design of exhibits 1A, 2, 3A, 5A and 7B from the attached design pack , working with internal UKAEA departments.
Design 2 additional exhibits (not included in the attached design pack), detailed in Section 4.2.
Build and install up to seven exhibits into the new Visitor Centre at Culham Campus.
There will be a number of exhibits which UKAEA will deliver internally. All outsourced exhibits must complement these and protect the ‘visitor journey’ prescribed by UKAEA. Details of these internally delivered exhibits will be provided at tender stage.
The Invitation to Tender document will provide the options for interested parties to bid for exhibits; in essence there will be the option to bid for all or a selected number. This is conditional upon completion dates being achieved.
The Visitor Centre is housed within our new main gate building at the entrance of Culham Campus. This building has already been designed, and exhibits must fit into the requirements of the ‘Exhibition’ space (CUL-C11-F0-06). Please find attached floor plans outlining the space available.
This scope assumes that the exhibits will be built first offsite and then installed within the Visitor Centre at a later date (before 30th March 2025).
two.2.14) Additional information
Additional information provided within the attached documentation covering detailed requirements, along with outline design information and drawings. UKAEA is keen to receive any responses from interested parties prior to the closure date, if any additional information is required please do reach out to the contact point detailed within this notice.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
22 October 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