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 Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Contact person: Ioanna Bampatsia
Telephone: +44 0123546
E-mail: ioanna.bampatsia@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
SBRI Competition: Fusions Industry Challenges Cycle 2 Phase 1
Reference number: T/VT073/22
II.1.2) Main CPV code
73110000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This is a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition funded by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA). The aim of the competition is to develop solutions to fusion energy challenges in two themes for key priority areas.
1. Driving up fusion power plant performance with innovative heating and cooling systems.
2. Improving fusion power plant availability with novel fusion materials, technology, and manufacture.
This is phase 1 of a potential 2 phase competition. The decision to proceed with phase 2 will depend on the outcomes from phase 1 and assessment of a separate application into a subsequent phase 2 competition.
Only the successful applicants from phase 1 will be invited to apply to take part in phase 2.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
3 105 982.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Driving up fusion power plant performance with innovative heating and cooling systems.
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A Pre-Commercial Procurement Activity under SBRI
Driving up fusion power plant performance with innovative heating and cooling systems.
Projects can focus on one or more of the following under this theme:
Microwave heating challenges:
high power, long pulse microwave sources with high electrical efficiency (greater than or equal to 55%)
development of special waveguide components, for example, diamond window assemblies, power monitors, expansion units, vacuum pumping access
improvements on the high voltage power supplies (50kV) for reduced voltage ripple in a compact assembly while maintaining high electrical efficiency (greater than or equal to 98%)
development of optical mirrors for evacuation of high thermal loads (approximately 5MW/m2)
high precision optical alignment assemblies for the free space to waveguide coupling
Neutral particle beam heating challenges:
negative ion beam system with high electrical efficiency (greater than 60%)
improved beam neutralisation efficiency, for example, Plasma or Laser Neutralisers
development of residual ion energy recovery.
improved negative ion source efficiency with caesium free operation
reduction in scale; improved ion optics, source uniformity and power handling to reduce size of components
development of actively cooled high heat flux components (approximately 5-10 MW/m2) with reactor relevant materials
development of fault tolerant 1-2MV fast switching power supply systems with high electrical efficiency
development of vacuum pumping systems with pumping speeds of millions of litres per second which allow continuous operation
Reactor high heat flux components:
jet impingement cooling technology transfer
sCO2 as coolant
diamond components for heat dispersion
novel discrete limiter designs, for example, vaporisation layers, speed of maintenance or increased heat flux performance
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II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: How well does the proposed idea/solution/technologies meet the challenge as detailed in the brief?
/ Weighting: 14.28571428571428571
Quality criterion: How valid is the technical approach that will be adopted?
/ Weighting: 14.28571428571428571
Quality criterion: How innovative is this project? To what extent does the project develop or employ novel concepts, approaches, methodologies, tools or technologies for this area?
/ Weighting: 14.28571428571428571
Quality criterion: To what extent does the proposal show a clear plan for establishing technical and commercial feasibility and the development of a working prototype?
/ Weighting: 14.28571428571428571
Quality criterion: To what extent does the applicant appear to have the right skills, capabilities and experience to deliver the intended benefits?
/ Weighting: 14.28571428571428571
Quality criterion: Is there a clear commercial potential to lead to a marketable product, process or service and a clear plan to deliver that and route to market?
/ Weighting: 14.28571428571428571
Cost criterion: How appropriate is the proposal financially? Is the overall budget realistic and justified in terms of the aims and methods proposed? Are the costs appropriate and justified?
/ Weighting: 14.28571428571428571
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
https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/1156/overview#summary
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Improving fusion power plant availability with novel fusion materials, technology, and manufacture.
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A Pre-Commercial Procurement Activity under SBRI
Improving fusion power plant availability with novel fusion materials, technology, and manufacture
Projects can focus on one or more of the following under this theme:
fusion grade steels, for example, reduced activation Ferritic or Martensitic (RAFM) development, including, Castable Nanostructured Alloys (CNAs), and Oxide Dispersion Strengthened (ODS) steels
liquid Metal testing, for example Li, PbLi and Pb
scalable or large volume manufacture of tritium breeder materials
irradiation resilient joining materials and processes, for example, Tungsten based armour materials, CuCrZr or vacuum vessel ports including fused silica, Mo, MgAl2O4, ZnS, ZnSe
novel manufacture of multi-metre complex structures and components for fusion environments testing and evaluation
scalable or large volume manufacture of neutron shielding materials
manufacture of complex geometry components in refractory metals
additive manufacture for non-water coolant components
anti-corrosion coatings or novel application methods of corrosion and tritium barrier coatings for complex geometry components
development of on-line activation measurements
in situ health monitoring of fusion reactor components
novel inspection of interfaces in complex multi-material fusion components
radiation hard improvements for fusion equipment and plant
novel energy conversion technology
high temperature superconductors
composite materials such as silicon carbide fibre, reinforced silicon carbide
novel materials for radiation hard electronic components
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: How well does the proposed idea/solution/technologies meet the challenge as detailed in the brief?
/ Weighting: 14.28571428571428571
Quality criterion: How valid is the technical approach that will be adopted?
/ Weighting: 14.28571428571428571
Quality criterion: How innovative is this project? To what extent does the project develop or employ novel concepts, approaches, methodologies, tools or technologies for this area?
/ Weighting: 14.28571428571428571
Quality criterion: To what extent does the proposal show a clear plan for establishing technical and commercial feasibility and the development of a working prototype?
/ Weighting: 14.28571428571428571
Quality criterion: To what extent does the applicant appear to have the right skills, capabilities and experience to deliver the intended benefits?
/ Weighting: 14.28571428571428571
Quality criterion: Is there a clear commercial potential to lead to a marketable product, process or service and a clear plan to deliver that and route to market?
/ Weighting: 14.28571428571428571
Cost criterion: How appropriate is the proposal financially? Is the overall budget realistic and justified in terms of the aims and methods proposed? Are the costs appropriate and justified?
/ Weighting: 14.28571428571428571
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
https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/1156/overview#summary
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
This was a pre-commercial procurement activity lead by Innovate UK. All information relating to the tender can be found here : Competition overview - SBRI: Fusion Industry Challenges - phase 1 - Innovation Funding Service (apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk) . An open, transparent and fair procurement process was still adhered to despite this RTM falling outside of PCR15.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Driving up fusion power plant performance with innovative heating and cooling systems.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CAL GAVIN LIMITED
Alcester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 88 150.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Driving up fusion power plant performance with innovative heating and cooling systems.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TWI LIMITED
Cambridge
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 195 989.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Driving up fusion power plant performance with innovative heating and cooling systems.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IDOM (UK) LIMITED
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 137 654.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Driving up fusion power plant performance with innovative heating and cooling systems.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The University of Manchester
Manchester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 137 556.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Improving fusion power plant availability with novel fusion materials, technology, and manufacture.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 43
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University of Birmingham
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 184 392.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Improving fusion power plant availability with novel fusion materials, technology, and manufacture.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 43
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FULL MATRIX LTD
Cambridge
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 116 402.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Improving fusion power plant availability with novel fusion materials, technology, and manufacture.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 43
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ALLOYED LIMITED
Yarnton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 195 568.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Improving fusion power plant availability with novel fusion materials, technology, and manufacture.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 43
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
QDOT TECHNOLOGY LTD
Thame
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 105 048.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Improving fusion power plant availability with novel fusion materials, technology, and manufacture.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 43
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ASTRAL NEUTRONICS LTD
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 199 038.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Improving fusion power plant availability with novel fusion materials, technology, and manufacture.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 43
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LASER ADDITIVE SOLUTIONS LTD
Doncaster
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 199 595.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Improving fusion power plant availability with novel fusion materials, technology, and manufacture.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 43
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ARCHER TECHNICOAT LIMITED
High Wycombe
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 176 443.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Improving fusion power plant availability with novel fusion materials, technology, and manufacture.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 43
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OXFORD SIGMA
Didcot
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 194 092.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Improving fusion power plant availability with novel fusion materials, technology, and manufacture.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 43
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
3-SCI LTD
Farnborough
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 154 367.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Improving fusion power plant availability with novel fusion materials, technology, and manufacture.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 43
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY LIMITED
Leatherhead
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 70 182.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Improving fusion power plant availability with novel fusion materials, technology, and manufacture.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 43
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DUALITY QUANTUM PHOTONICS LTD
Bristol
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 190 213.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Improving fusion power plant availability with novel fusion materials, technology, and manufacture.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 43
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Swansea University
Swansea
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 168 601.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Improving fusion power plant availability with novel fusion materials, technology, and manufacture.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 43
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TWI LIMITED
Cambridge
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 197 627.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Improving fusion power plant availability with novel fusion materials, technology, and manufacture.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 43
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JACOBS U.K. LIMITED
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 195 067.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Improving fusion power plant availability with novel fusion materials, technology, and manufacture.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 43
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CASTINGS TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Rotherham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 199 999.00
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 Science Centre
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 Science Centre
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:
Pre-Commercial Procurement Activity. Not subject to Public Contract Regulation 2015.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Science Centre
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
27/09/2022