UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 12/07/2024

External Reference: 2024-582786

FTS Reference: 2024-018829

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
N/A
Culham Campus
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Contact person: Catherine Sirotkin
Telephone: +44 1235467082
E-mail: catherine.sirotkin@ukaea.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

I.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=82854&B=UKAEA
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Fusion Research

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Remountable Magnet Joints Technology Development Programme Consultancy
Reference number:  T/CS099/24
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

73200000  -  Research and development consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The services provided under this consultancy are intended to accelerate the development of STEP RMJ technology by reviewing the programme and providing expertise currently lacking in the team towards future test campaigns. This specification is intended to procure unique experience and expertise, rather than a unique ability to deliver an engineering product.
The service provider shall have a demonstrable track record (experience and expertise) in as many of the following as possible: Rare Earth Barium Copper Oxide (REBCO) technical superconductors, resistive joints between superconducting cables and high spec superconductor test facilities, preferably all within the context of nuclear fusion.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 42000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

73200000  -  Research and development consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The services provided under this consultancy are intended to accelerate the development of STEP RMJ technology by reviewing the programme and providing expertise currently lacking in the team towards future test campaigns. This specification is intended to procure unique experience and expertise, rather than a unique ability to deliver an engineering product.
The service provider shall have a demonstrable track record (experience and expertise) in as many of the following as possible: Rare Earth Barium Copper Oxide (REBCO) technical superconductors, resistive joints between superconducting cables and high spec superconductor test facilities, preferably all within the context of nuclear fusion.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/08/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information