Scope
Reference
T/RAF023/25
Description
The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for MAST-U Fusion research facility which requires a new high current power supply to the Pc, P4 and P5 magnet coils. Full details of the requirement can be found from the link in this notice to the Invitation to Tender and Technical Specification which includes details of the power supplies load, control and protection systems which shall be designed, assembled, supplied, installed, tested and site commissioned by the successful supplier.
Total value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 October 2025 to 31 October 2027
- 2 years, 11 days
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies
- 31681300 - Electrical circuits
- 31731000 - Electrotechnical supplies
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
As detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 September 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total of the Prices | As detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents |
Price | 30% |
| Technical Assessment - Overview | As detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents |
Quality | 18% |
| Technical Assessment - Analysis | As detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents |
Quality | 18% |
| Manufacturing and Testing Capability | As detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents |
Quality | 10% |
| Installation Capability | As detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents |
Quality | 10% |
| Social Value - Increase Supply Chain Resilience and Capacity | As detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents |
Quality | 5% |
| Social Value - Equal Opportunity | As detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents |
Quality | 5% |
| Quality Performance | As detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents |
Quality | 4% |
Other information
Payment terms
As detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents
Description of risks to contract performance
As detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJV-1169-JTDD
Culham Science Centre
Oxfordshire
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Robert Franklin
Telephone: +44 1235466915
Email: robert.franklin@ukaea.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government