Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
Contact
Catherine Sirotkin
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=74731&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
Rough Vacuum Storage for LCR Lithium Material and Samples
Reference number
T/CS129/23
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
UKAEA is seeking a supplier to provide a vacuum storage solution as part of the Lithium Corrosion Rig project.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £42,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirement is for the detailed design and construction of one simple to operate vacuum storage solution to hold bulk lithium material, and lithiated samples. The complete vacuum storage system is required to include vacuum chambers, pipework, pump, pressure gauges and controls, and has the following specification:
4.1. Comprise of a minimum of one storage chamber consisting of an approximately 16” (inch) cube, preferably two chambers.
4.2. Chamber to contain shelving, with the minimum use of plastics.
4.3. System to be capable of holding a 0.1-10 millibar pressure.
4.4. Have vacuum chambers comprised of solid stainless steel to minimise lithium incompatibility.
4.5. No aluminium components in the chamber, and minimum use of plastics throughout.
4.6. Include all fittings, pipework, valves, and appropriate pump.
4.7. Preferably mounted to frame or enclosure.
The supplier will be required to deliver the storage solution to UKAEA, including all design documentation, manuals, and certification of conformity, by 31st March 2024.
Please provide a response to the attached PIN to the listed contact by 12:00 Friday 17th November 2023.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
8 January 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