United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority · Awarded contract

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Provision of Specialist Engineering Support for Fusion Facilities at Culham Science Centre

Awarded 30 Jun 2021

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Awarded30 Jun 2021

Value£9,900,000.00

SupplierDoosan Babcock Ltd

AgencyUnited Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 2y 4mo ago3y term

Awarded 30 June 2021Expired 29 June 2024

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United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority awarded a contract to Doosan Babcock Ltd for the provision of a flexible management team and associated workforce to deliver specialist engineering support for the operation and maintenance of fusion facilities and associated projects at Culham Science Centre.

The contract includes an experienced mechanical inspection team for non-contact inspection, alignment, and surveying activities.

The management team comprises a Site Manager and approximately 18 to 30 personnel, including mechanical, electrical, and planning engineers/supervisors, inspectors, and administrative staff, managing a workforce of 25 to 50 mechanical fitters, electricians, riggers, scaffolders, crane drivers, and semi-skilled operatives, which can increase to 150 during large shutdowns.

A significant number of the management team are required to be Monitored Radiation Workers under the UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and Registered Beryllium workers.

The contract value is AUD 9,900,000.

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