Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
N/A
Culham Campus
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Contact person: Carl Evans
E-mail: Carl.Evans@ukaea.uk
NUTS: UKJ14
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.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Fusion Research
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Small Scale Experiments for Tritium Breeding (SSETB)
Reference number: T/LB161/24
II.1.2) Main CPV code
73000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
A programme of four scientific experiments in the field of Tritium Breeding.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
8 197 817.47
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 Solid lithium ceramics
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73110000
73200000
73210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A research programme to address a critical aspect of the tritium breeding technology based on solid lithium ceramics. Delivery of a small-scale experiment or other project, preferably based on an existing experimental or other capability.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality Questionnaire
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Refer to the ITT.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Lithium in liquid phase
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73110000
73200000
73210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK
UKJ14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Aa research programme to address a critical aspect of the tritium breeding technology based on the use of lithium in liquid phase (either as a pure metal or as part of mixture/eutectic) as the breeding material (and potential the tritium carrier medium). Delivery of a small-scale experiment or other project, preferably based on an existing experimental or other capability within your organisation, that could support the fusion community to develop in future larger breeder experiments.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality Questionnaire
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Refer to the ITT.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 Molten salt of lithium
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73110000
73200000
73210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A research programme to address a critical aspect of the tritium breeding technology based on the use of a molten salt of lithium for the breeding and neutron-moderating material. Delivery of a small-scale experiment or other project, preferably based on an existing experimental or other capability within your organisation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality Questionnaire
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Refer to the ITT.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 Digital Simulation and modelling
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73110000
73200000
73210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ14
UKJ
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A research programme to address a critical aspect of the tritium breeding technology based on the use of Digital Simulation and Modelling of a Neutron Source, the breeding in a range of materials, neutron-moderating materials and geometries pertinent to the three technology families in the above lots. Delivery of a small-scale in-silico experimental project, preferably based on an existing computational science or other capability within your organisation, that could support the fusion community
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality Questionnaire
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Refer to the ITT.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-035382
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 7
Title: Lot 3 Molten salt of lithium
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University of Edinburgh
N/A
Old College, South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
UK
Telephone: +44 1316509011
E-mail: prop-admin@lists.ed.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM9
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Lot 1 Solid lithium ceramics
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Astral Systems
13376789
Unit H5 Boscombe Business Park, Severn Road
Hallen
BS10 7SB
UK
Telephone: +44 78589433632
E-mail: talmon@astralsystems.com
NUTS: UKK1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 104 900.88
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 2
Title: Lot 1 Solid lithium ceramics
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lancaster University
GB 604 688379
University House
Lancaster
LA1 4YW
UK
E-mail: m.bowen1@lancaster.ac.uk
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 104 900.88
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 3
Title: Lot 1 Solid lithium ceramics
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oxford Sigma
11874768
Oxford Centre For Innovation
Oxford
OX1 1BY
UK
Telephone: +44 01865509665
E-mail: thomas.davis@oxfordsigma.com
NUTS: UKJ1
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.oxfordsigma.com
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 104 900.88
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 4
Title: Lot 1 Solid lithium ceramics
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University of Birmingham
GB 729 8561 87
90 Vincent Drive, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
UK
Telephone: +44 1214148534
E-mail: k.reynolds@bham.ac.uk
NUTS: UKG3
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/isu
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 104 900.88
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 5
Title: Lot 2 Lithium in liquid phase
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kyoto Fusioneering
n/a
5-24 Gokashohirano
Uji-city, Kyoto
6110011
UK
Telephone: +44 7775677396
E-mail: r.pearson@kyotofusioneering.com
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 529 631.31
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 6
Title: Lot 2 Lithium in liquid phase
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tokamak Energy
07054929
173 Brook Drive
ABINGDON
OX14 4SD
UK
Telephone: +44 1235426987
E-mail: tom.srawley@tokamakenergy.co.uk
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 529 631.31
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 8
Title: Lot 4 Digital Simulation and modelling
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Amentum Clean Energy Limited (formerly Jacobs Clean Energy Limited)
01120437
305 Bridgewater Place Birchwood Park
Warrington
WA3 6XG
UK
Telephone: +44 1189467559
E-mail: Katie.Styer@jacobs.com
NUTS: UKD3
Internet address(es)
URL: http://https://www.amentum.com/
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 763 295.28
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 9
Title: Lot 4 Digital Simulation and modelling
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bangor University - Nuclear Futures Institute
GB 728 8856 74
Bangor Universit
Bangor
LL57 2DG
UK
Telephone: +44 248351151
E-mail: preaward@bangor.ac.uk
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 763 295.28
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 10
Title: Lot 4 Digital Simulation and modelling
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IDOM UK Limited
773 6502 17
Unit 17g The Leathermarket
London
SE1 3QB
UK
Telephone: +44 2073975430
E-mail: vbhavsar@idom.com
NUTS: UKI7
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.idom.com
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 763 295.28
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 11
Title: Lot 4 Digital Simulation and modelling
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Materials, University of Manchester
GB 849 738 956
Oxford Road
manchester
M13 9PL
UK
E-mail: aneeqa.khan@manchester.ac.uk
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 763 295.28
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Campus
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Campus
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.4.2)Body responsible for mediation procedures
VI.4.3)Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers.
This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the authority before a contract is entered into applicants have 2 working days from the notification of the award decision to request. Additional debriefing and that information have to be provided within a minimum of 3 working days before the expiry of the standstill period. Such additional information should be sought from the contact named in this notice.
If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No. 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
Any such action must be brought promptly.
(generally within 3 months).
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Campus
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
07/02/2025