Prior information notice
This notice is a call for competition
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
International Nuclear Services
1144352
Hinton House
Birchwood
WA3 6GR
UK
Contact person: Christina Colgan
Telephone: +44 1925802641
E-mail: Christina.colgan@innuserv.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=12882&B=SELLAFIELD
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=12882&B=SELLAFIELD
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Nuclear transport services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
The Provision for IAEA SSR-6 Compliant Testing Services
Reference number: CC25082020
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71632000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The provision for IAEA SSR-6 Compliant testing services.
International Nuclear Services (INS) engineering team is responsible for the design and substantiation of new transport packages and the re-substantiation of existing transport packages for other uses. In conjunction with supporting calculations and computer models we require physical test regimes to support the design and substantiation process. The tests are explicitly set out in IAEA SSR-6.
INS is looking to secure testing services for thermal, impact, leak and seal and metrology.
The service provision will be to provide facilities and quality assurance processes to complete and report on IAEA compliant tests for SSR-6 transport packages.
We want to canvass the opinion and understanding of the market to ensure that we offer an opportunity that is of interest and one that you feel you could bid for in the future.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
The Provision for IAEA SSR-6 Compliant Testing Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71600000
71630000
71631430
71632200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UK, Cheshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision for IAEA SSR-6 Compliant testing services.
International Nuclear Services (INS) engineering team is responsible for the design and substantiation of new transport packages and the re-substantiation of existing transport packages for other uses. In conjunction with supporting calculations and computer models we require physical test regimes to support the design and substantiation process. The tests are explicitly set out in IAEA SSR-6.
INS is looking to secure testing services for thermal, impact, leak and seal and metrology.
The service provision will be to provide facilities and quality assurance processes to complete and report on IAEA compliant tests for SSR-6 transport packages.
We want to canvass the opinion and understanding of the market to ensure that we offer an opportunity that is of interest and one that you feel you could bid for in the future.
This process is to test our own assumptions and understanding to determine the supply markets capability and enable us to determine the appropriate rout to market.
If you wish to view the draft scope of works and express your interest and partake in this engagement event please register your details on the CTM portal, link provided.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:
25/09/2020
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The purpose of this market engagement is to canvass the opinion and understanding of the market to ensure that we offer an opportunity that is of interest and one that you feel you could bid for in the future.
This process is to test our own assumptions and understanding to determine the supply markets capability and enable us to determine the appropriate route to market.
During this engagement the authority may at its sole discretion invite a cross selection of suppliers to explore the feedback in more detail.
If you wish to express your interest and partake in this engagement event please register your details on the CTM portal to access the documents.
Participation in this RFI exercise is not a pre-requisite for the future procurement process nor does it guarantee selection in a future procurement process.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.justice.gov.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.justice.gov.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Any appeals should be promptly brought to the attention of the contact specified in section I) above and will be dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any appeals must be brought within the timescales specified by the applicable law, including without limitation, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the contracting authority will also incorporate a minimum 10 calendar days standstill period from the date information on award of contract is communicated to tenderers.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/08/2020