H3AT Process Services

Concepts

• abingdon
• water demineralisation
• process control valves
• h3at process services
• a process services system
• all process services items
• h3at
• hydrogen, argon, rare gases
• nitrogen and oxygen
• gas generators

Location

Culham Science Centre, OX14 3DB

Description

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) requirement is for the procurement of a process services system for the Hydrogen 3 Advanced Technology facility at Culham. Included is the supply of Demineralised Water, Breathable Air Supply, Plant Air Supply, Compressed Gas Supply, Specialist Gas Compound with Segregation. The contractor is responsible for the design, manufacture, assembly, Factory Acceptance Testing, delivery and installation, operational qualification, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), handover, conformity assessment and support for all the installed equipment and pipework required. The scope of work is expected to be delivered by March 2026, with an estimated duration of 23 months. The proposed form of contract is the NEC4 Engineering Construction Contract (ECC) Option A, for a fixed price. There may also be the need for additional ad hoc work not defined within the Scope of Works, which will be reimbursed for which bidders are asked to provide a schedule of rates.

Total Quantity or Scope

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) requirement is for the procurement of a process services system for the Hydrogen 3 Advanced Technology (H3AT) facility at Culham. Included is the supply of Demineralised Water, Breathable Air Supply, Plant Air Supply, Compressed Gas Supply, Specialist Gas Compound with Segregation. Scope - The contractor will be responsible for the design, manufacture, assembly, Factory Acceptance Testing, delivery and installation, operational qualification, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), handover, conformity assessment and support for all the installed equipment and pipework required. Duration and Contract - The scope of work is expected to be delivered by March 2026, with an estimated duration of 23 months. The proposed form of contract is the NEC4 Engineering Construction Contract (ECC) Option A, for a fixed price. There may also be the need for additional ad hoc work not defined within the Scope of Works, which will be reimbursed for which bidders are asked to provide a schedule of rates. Design - The Contractor is fully responsible for the design of the entire system. The Contractor will be responsible for the concept design, preliminary and detailed design of the system. The Contractor will be responsible for obtaining UKAEA approval for the design in all phases, ensuring that the design meets all safety and quality standards. Manufacturing, Installation & Testing, Delivery, Commissioning - For all the items that require manufacture and assembly, the Contractor shall undertake Factory Acceptance Testing to demonstrate the functionality. Engineering Support - The Contractor is responsible for completing all the required tests for all process services items according to the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), providing test reports, including Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and Operating Qualification (OQ), that are approved by the UKAEA.

CPV Codes

• 65121000 - Water demineralisation services
• 24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
• 31161800 - Parts of gas generators
• 39721321 - Compressed-air dryers
• 42124330 - Parts of air compressors
• 42130000 - Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances
• 42131100 - Valves defined by function
• 42131140 - Pressure-reducing, control, check or safety valves
• 42131141 - Pressure-reducing valves
• 42131142 - Control valves
• 42131144 - Process-control valves
• 42131145 - Check valves
• 42131250 - Needle valves
• 42131260 - Ball valves
• 42131290 - Diaphragm valves
• 42132130 - Pneumatic valve actuators
• 42514310 - Air filters
• 44611400 - Storage tanks
• 44612100 - Gas cylinders
• 44612200 - Gas tanks
• 45333100 - Gas regulation equipment installation work
• 42124340 - Parts of gas compressors

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.