Scope
Reference
T/HR058/25
Description
This procurement is to support UKAEA to develop test facilities in order to advance their understanding of novel control systems inside of a future fusion reactor known as DEMO. This is to be delivered under the NEC4 Supply Contract. The scope is detailed in the Specification document. There is optional site visits for all bidders. The contract value is approximately £400,000 with a target start date of September 2025.
Total value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months, 16 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 42997300 - Industrial robots
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Financial Capacity will be assessed via D&B checks
Technical ability conditions of participation
Certain certification is specified in the Tender Documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
31 July 2025, 11:55pm
Tender submission deadline
13 August 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relevant Organisational Experience | Q1 Relevant Organisational Experience 15% Q2 Individual & Team Expertise 30% Q3 Programme Timescale and Delivery Method 15% Q4 Percentage of the maximum scope of supply delivered 30% Q5 Quality... |
Quality | 80% |
| Cost | Commercial Schedule is provided to capture cost elements |
Price | 10% |
| Social Value | Fighting Climate Change |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Payment terms
30 Days payment terms with 3 Payment milestones
Description of risks to contract performance
Delivery Deadlines
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
The stakeholder had great insights of the market as this requirement is upgrade of existing systems that was sourced via competitive tender process.
Contracting authority
UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJV-1169-JTDD
Culham Science Centre
Oxfordshire
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Hamid Rahman
Email: hamid.rahman@ukaea.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government