Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
Contact
Charlotte Byrne
Telephone
+44 123546
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=58179&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
Electron Beam Welder (EBW3 Welder)
Reference number
T/CMK187/22
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 42662000 - Welding equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
UKAEA wishes to engage with potential prime contractors, SMEs and electron beam welder manufacturers for the procurement and supply of an Electron-Beam Welder (EBW3 Welder) for the UKAEA.
The EBW3 welder will be housed at UKAEA’s premises in Culham, Oxfordshire, UK. It is intended to replace an existing machine, to meet internal and external customer requirements, especially for weld qualification work.
The EB welder shall be installed and ready for use by UKAEA by the 1st October 2023 at the latest.
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 requirements.
After the engagement exercise, UKAEA intend to issue an Invitation to Tender.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38341100 - Electron-beam recorders
- 42662100 - Electric welding equipment
- 45262680 - Welding
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
UKAEA wishes to engage with potential prime contractors, SMEs and electron beam welder manufacturers for the procurement and supply of an Electron-Beam Welder (EBW3 Welder) for the UKAEA.
The EBW3 welder will be housed at UKAEA’s premises in Culham, Oxfordshire, UK. It is intended to replace an existing machine, to meet internal and external customer requirements, especially for weld qualification work.
The EB welder shall be installed and ready for use by UKAEA by the 1st October 2023 at the latest.
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 requirements.
After the engagement exercise, UKAEA intend to issue an Invitation to Tender.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
20 April 2023
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