Scope
Reference
JNCA/RAF093/25
Description
Repair of the Hypervapotron Water Cooling Stub due to failed leak testing. The work will be undertaken by the OEM who has a unique knowledge of the original item with detailed understanding of the design and manufacture who has developed, trialled, tested and implemented the desired repairs in the fusion industry.
Contract 1. Hypervapotron Repair Work
Supplier
Contract value
- 285000 EUR excluding VAT
- 342000 EUR including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 October 2025 to 31 January 2026
- 3 months, 11 days
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 38418000 - Calorimeters
Contract locations
- DE7 - Hessen
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
In undertaking such repairs in a highly specialised field there is a risk that the repairsw will not function as required.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Direct award made in accordance with PA23 Schedule 5 Section 7. A similar contract for this work has been awarded in the last 5 years. Further work is required and this can only be delivered effectively by the same supplier due to the unique nature of the equipment.
Supplier
PVA Industrial Vacuum Systems GmbH
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCHX-6521-VLTQ
Im Westpark 10-12
Wettenberg
35435
Germany
Contact name: Christian Eckardt
Email: Christian.Eckardt@pvatepla.com
Website: https://www.pvatepla.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Hypervapotron Repair Work
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 - sub-central government