United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority · Awarded contract

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Manufacture and Supply of ESS Storage Pit Lids for UKAEA

Awarded 08 Apr 2021

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Awarded08 Apr 2021

Value£1.00

SupplierAbbey Engineering LLP T/A The Abbey Group

AgencyUnited Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

RegionSouth East

CategoryManufacturing & Industrial

Ended 4y 4mo ago1y 3mo term

Awarded 8 Apr 2021Expired 29 June 2022

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United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority awarded a contract to Abbey Engineering LLP T/A The Abbey Group for the manufacturing, assembly, testing, inspection, and transport of shielding lids and location frames under a build-to-print contract for the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden.

The pit lids are constructed from high-density reinforced concrete encased in an 8mm welded stainless steel shell, with weights ranging from 15 to 25 tonnes, and feature exterior plates forming a labyrinth design for radiation attenuation.

Five location frames made from stainless steel angle bar with location features are also to be constructed for installation within the pit surround.

The contract value is AUD 1.

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