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The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) is an arms-length body of the Ministry of Defence, employing around 6,000 people, headquartered in Aldermaston, Berkshire. For more than 70 years, AWE has supported the UK Government's nuclear defence strategy and the Continuous At Sea Deterrent. We also use our nuclear know-how and technical expertise to provide innovative solutions that support the UK's counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction activities. We work at the extremes of science and engineering to understand the performance of nuclear warheads, and assess the safety, security and effectiveness of the stockpile in the absence of live testing. AWE is looking to engage with the market to understand the supplier's capability and capacity to meet its needs for passenger services post conclusion of its existing contract, which is set to expire on the 31st December 2024. A procurement may be required to secure an arrangement for future passenger services over 5 years, with a budget of £8.3m. AWE is seeking a zero-commitment framework. As such, AWE, or any of its affiliated bodies, will not be obligated to commit to the full value of the contract. The supply of passenger services will support the AWE Aldermaston and Burghfield sites, as well as ad-hoc off-site visits both within the vicinity of the two aforementioned sites, and around the wider UK when required. At present there are no plans to service other AWE sites, however it should be noted that during the lifecycle of the contract, the infrastructure and layout of AWE's sites are subject to change, which may in turn lead to AWE's passenger services requirements changing. This potential for scope variation, will be reflected in the contract between the successful supplier and AWE. In respect of the requirements, the following are deemed in scope. Please note that a full list will be supplied at ITT together with specifications and sizes: 1. 1 x minibus (catering to approximately 24 seats). 2. 1 x coach (catering to approximately 50 seats). 3. Ability to provide ad-hoc minibuses (catering to approximately 20 seats) for off-site visits. 4. Maintenance and inspection services for the provided vehicles. 5. Minibuses and coaches will need to be able to run between the times of 6.30am & 7:00pm, 229 days per year, excluding bank holidays and weekends. In respect of requirements 1-5, all services must be accompanied by supplier provided employees (drivers and maintenance teams), of whom are eligible for SC clearance. The selected solution will be light touch from AWE staff, with the selected supplier owning the full management of passenger services.

Atomic Weapons Establishment Plc ("AWE") is looking to engage with the market to help inform its sourcing strategy and understand supplier capability to support the Estates & Liabilities team through the provision of construction works and associated services in a capacity of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer (under CDM 2015) across a range of capabilities including roofing, refurbishment, mechanical & electrical and civils & structural, as well as associated construction professional services, in its Aldermaston, Burghfield and Blacknest sites. AWE are considering a framework agreement with three suppliers for a period of up to 7 years. Call-offs under the framework will be issued via direct award or further competition. Additional information: For more than 70 years, AWE has supported the UK Government's nuclear defence strategy and the Continuous At Sea Deterrent. We also use our nuclear know-how and technical expertise to provide innovative solutions that support the UK's counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction activities. As part of its mission, AWE is looking to engage with the market to understand supplier capability to support the Estates & Liabilities team through the provision of construction works and associated services in a capacity of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer (under CDM 2015) across a range of capabilities including roofing, refurbishment, mechanical & electrical and civils & structural, as well as associated construction professional services, in its Aldermaston, Burghfield and Blacknest sites. We are requesting information on your capability and capacity to provide the construction works and associated services outlined below and further information within an RFI to support us in developing our sourcing strategy. The scope of Services being considered is not limited to, but represented by: • Refurbishment Works • Roofing Works • Mechanical & Electrical Works • HVAC • Civils & Structural Works • Asbestos Consultancy and Disposal Services • Energy Efficiency Consultancy • Building Management and Fire Protection • Construction Professional Services inclusive of Design, Assurance and Discrete professional services across the project lifecycle • Principal Contractor and Principal Designer capability AWE is especially interested in providers who have experience of providing small scale construction works and services (construction works and services projects will range from circa £100k to circa £7m) in secure and sensitive environments and who have acted in a capacity of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer under the Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM 2015). In respect of the requirements, the works and services must be delivered with a minimum of BPSS cleared staff who are eligible for Security Clearance and a majority of SC cleared staff. In the future a proportion of DV staff will be required. Furthermore, the supplier must be able to match or be willing and able to demonstrate the ability to match Cyber Essentials Plus by scheduled award date.

WCHG via the Wythenshawe Works Department is seeking to potentially tender the Out of hours Emergency Services to enable the Association to fulfil its statutory duties. These include Gas repairs, Electrical repairs, Drainage, Plumbing repairs, Joinery repairs, Roofing and any other associated emergency repairs. WCHG has direct responsibility for maintaining and providing emergency services for 14000 domestic properties and some non-domestic properties including various type of buildings and structures including supported accommodation, community centres and offices We would like to take the opportunity to do some `soft market testing' as outlined below, to determine current interest levels in the market.

Purchase or lease options. Type of Vehicle :Tow Tractor Body Type: Short wheelbase tow tractor Maximum Weight of goods being transported: 20 Tonnes Maximum Size of goods being transported: 25T trailer (2.5m wide, 6m in length) Load capacity required: 35 Tonnes with a traction force of 7kN. Any constraints on the vehicle size?: To be able to fit in the garage (confirmed) Overall Length: 3918mm, Overall Width 1310mm Estimated Annual usage: 1500 hours Will maintenance be required?: Yes Gearbox : Automatic Engine size : Electric - 1240 A/hr battery, 80 V. Fuel type: Electric Seats (number of) : 2 Doors (number of): 2 Extras Options: • Retractable side mirrors are fitted. • Cab heating is fitted. • Front tow hitches. • Keyless access via PIN. • An air suspended driver's seat is fitted. • A camera is fitted at the rear of the tractor which will provide a better view during difficult turning manoeuvres via a display. • Roadworthy lighting is fitted (headlights, turn signals, brake and reversing lights. Lamps protected from accidents by the chassis. • Fire suppression system. • Tow Tractor to be provided with pneumatic compressor for trailer air brakes. • Flashing beacons. How to apply- aweprocurement@awe.co.uk

STRIKE (previously Cold Xray) Project: Provision of technologies to generate intense electrical current pulses into specified electrical load parameters and interface geometry

HEX Project Provision of technologies for providing an intense, pulsed electron beam source.

HEX Project Provision of technologies for providing an intense, pulsed electron beam source. AWE Plc is seeking to work with a vendor or vendors for: 1. Purchase and or development of equipment and technologies to generate a high-intensity 2-3 MeV end point electron beam and x-ray generator 2. Purchase and or development of equipment and technologies to support operations and diagnose the generated electron beam AWE seeks to purchase a high intensity, pulsed, electron-beam generator with associated diagnostics and ancillary support equipment. The key specifications are as follows: • The Pulsed Power Machine shall provide the electrical equivalent of a 2.2 Ω Pulse Forming system charged to -5.0 MV • The Pulsed Power Machine shall be tolerant of electrical loads from 1.5 Ω to 6.0 Ω • The Pulsed Power Machine shall have an output pulse length of 58 ns ± 2 ns • Pulsed Power Machine failure to fire rate shall be less than 1 in 10 shots • Pulsed Power Machine voltage pulse repeatability at the selected operating voltage shall be ± 5% • Pulsed Power Machine voltage prepulse shall be less than ±100 kV into an open circuit • Pulsed Power Machine throughput shall be a minimum of 1 shot per 15 minutes into a load, based on nominally identical set-ups • Pulsed Power Machine shall support a diode bounding mass of (current estimates anode 500 kg, cathode 20 kg) Additional information: AWE Plc ("AWE") is seeking to engage with the market for the HEX (Previously Warm X-Ray) Project. This notice is for market engagement only and is not a call for competition. You can find out more information about AWE here: https://www.awe.co.uk AWE - Atomic Weapons Establishment AWE is a high performing, streamlined business delivering extraordinary products. The nature of this PIN is such that AWE intends to operate restrictions within the relevant procurement regulations in order to protect essential national security interests. If an economic operator has connections with any hostile entity or foreign states which are deemed by AWE to pose a risk to the UK's national security interests or is otherwise considered not to possess the reliability necessary to exclude risks to the security of the United Kingdom, AWE reserves its right to exclude them from this exercise. In issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, the AWE is not committing to conduct any procurement in relation to this Programme. Equally non-participation in this Market Engagement will not be taken into account in any future procurement activities and will not preclude any organisation from submitting a tender in any future competitions. The nature of this contract is such that the award will be subject to supplier's passing AWE's security requirements as dictated by its site licenses.

STRIKE (previously Cold X-ray) Project: Provision of technologies to generate intense electrical current pulses into specified electrical load parameters and interface geometry. AWE Plc is seeking to work with a vendor or vendors for: 1. Purchase and or development of equipment and technologies to generate a current of a prescribed maximum peak value and given risetime into a quoted inductance and resistance requirement 2. Purchase and or development of equipment and technologies to diagnose the generated electrical current and any ancillary equipment required for operations. AWE proposes to source the following: 1. A Capacitor based pulsed power system incorporating energy storage, switching and high current power distribution 2. Equipment and technologies for diagnosing the electrical pulse and any associated fields 3. HV Power Supplies and Trigger Generators 4. EM Pulse screening for protection of facility users outside the HV area 5. Equipment and technologies to support safe operations including SALUS Additional information: AWE Plc ("AWE") is seeking to engage with the market for the STRIKE (Previously Cold X-Ray) Project. This notice is for market engagement only and is not a call for competition. You can find out more information about AWE here: https://www.awe.co.uk/ AWE - Atomic Weapons Establishment AWE is a high performing, streamlined business delivering extraordinary products. The nature of this PIN is such that AWE intends to operate restrictions within the relevant procurement regulations in order to protect essential national security interests. If an economic operator has connections with any hostile entity or foreign states which are deemed by AWE to pose a risk to the UK's national security interests or is otherwise considered not to possess the reliability necessary to exclude risks to the security of the United Kingdom, AWE reserves its right to exclude them from this exercise. In issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, the AWE is not committing to conduct any procurement in relation to this Programme. Equally non-participation in this Market Engagement will not be taken into account in any future procurement activities and will not preclude any organisation from submitting a tender in any future competitions. The nature of this contract is such that the award will be subject to supplier's passing AWE's security requirements as dictated by its site licenses.

The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) is an arms-length body of the Ministry of Defence employing around 6,000 people headquartered in Aldermaston, Berkshire. For more than 70 years, AWE has supported the UK Government’s nuclear defence strategy and the Continuous At Sea Deterrent. We also use our nuclear know-how and technical expertise to provide innovative solutions that support the UK’s counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction activities. We work at the extremes of science and engineering to understand the performance of nuclear warheads, and assess the safety, security and effectiveness of the stockpile in the absence of live testing. Remarkable science, technology, engineering and maths integrate across the lifecycle of the warhead: from initial concept and design, to final decommissioning and disposal. Experts in their fields work together in unique and advanced experimental facilities, to perform cutting edge experiments.

AWE is looking to engage with the market to understand supplier's capability to support the procurement of an integrated, cabinet based, X-ray Radiography and 3-Dimensional (3D) Computed Tomography (CT) system. The full specification is attached on document 2575 CT Scanner Specification.

AWE is looking to engage with the market to understand supplier's capability to support the procurement of an integrated, cabinet based, X-ray Radiography and 3-Dimensional (3D) Computed Tomography (CT) system. The procurement must meet the following key specifications: ·As described in 2.4 · Space constraints - Available space must fit within an overall cylindrical space envelope of at least 280mm diameter and 535mm height.

AWE is seeking to establish and work with a tier 1 Delivery Partner associated with the following requirement: A Delivery Partner to work with AWE on a defined Project, named; 'Lyra Main Works'. The broad overarching scope is for the Delivery Partner to be a Tier 1 partner with the AWE programme team to deliver and manage; Design, Installation and Re-Kit of several sectors within and existing explosive/hazardous building with other Tier 2, 3... etc. suppliers/contractors, located on the AWE, Burghfield site. The location of the AWE Burghfield site is covered by a Nuclear Site Licence and an Explosives Site Licence and various Environmental permits which places strict demands for compliance with these Licences associated with working in such an environment. Each Contractor shall comply with and carry out works in accordance with the Client's Security Requirements. The site is also subject to Control of Major Accident Hazards Installation (COMAH) (Lower Tier). Project LYRA has been split into 2 Works Packages (WP1 and WP2). This PIN deals purely with WP2; WP2 is the re-kit and commissioning of several sectors in an existing building. The scope of the Lyra WP2 project involves: • A Delivery Partner (DP) to work with the Intelligent Client/Customer team • DP to undertake the roles of Principal Designer and Principal Contractor • Taking AWE's 'output spec' / concept requirements and delivering full design • Offsite construction where required; (e.g. Glove boxes) • On-site build/Installation works. • Welfare facilities during Construction Phase (Provided by AWE) • To provision/tie into an existing building HVAC. • Electrical distribution. • Building Control (through Distributed Control System and PA System); • Safety Systems (e.g., fire detection); • Security Systems (e.g., control of access/egress to construction areas); • Building Services. • Process Plant & Equipment (PP&E) • IT infrastructure. CAPACITY TO DELIVER The Lyra works form part of a wider programme of works that are ongoing on the Site. Therefore, it is critical that the Contractor is able to meet the project programme dates as stated in this document. As part of any ITT the Client will evaluate Supplier's capacity to mobilise resources onto the Site and meet project programme dates specified. Key capabilities of the supplier are to include: • Management of design • Safety Case • Integrate PP&E • Re-kit of Nuclear building Facilities The project has notable constraints including the following: • Access • Live building, works undertaken will be in an operational building • Security requirements and adherence Additional information: It is requested that if your company is interested in further information concerning this PIN and future bidding opportunity that in the first instance please reply to capitalscm.co.uk or simon.bartlett2@awe.co.uk to request an 'Acknowledgement Proforma' to be completed and returned or proforma can be found on find a tender. Please request proforma or expression of interest before Friday September 29th Please be aware that the suppliers responding will then be requesting to complete and NDA prior to further project information being sent. SECURITY CLEARED RESOURCES Due to the location and sensitivity of the works, Contractor's staff working on site (and Off site- design, Engineering, Assurance) must hold security clearance for the delivery of the contract. Depending on staff roles and responsibilities, security clearance is required for the onsite delivery of this contract at SC (Security Check) or DV (Developed Vetting) level. The current estimated timescales to obtain clearances are: • SC: up to 3 months • DV: up to 12 months

AWE Plc ("AWE") is seeking to work with a vendor(s) for Provision of technologies for providing intense, variable-energy neutron sources and isotopic assay of trans mutated. This notice is for market engagement only and is not a call for competition. You can find out more information about AWE here: https://www.awe.co.uk/ AWE - Atomic Weapons Establishment AWE is a high performing, streamlined business delivering extraordinary products

Atomic Weapons Establishment Plc (“AWE”) is looking to engage with the market to understand bidders’ capability and capacity to provide industrial, medical and special gases and associated equipment and services to support its Aldermaston and Burghfield sites. AWE are considering an agreement with industry (single supplier) for a period of up to 6 years. For clarity this document forms a part of pre-market engagement and is not part of any competitive procedure. Any information you submit will be considered solely for the purposes of building a greater understanding of the marketplace, and industry's ability to support the procurement category strategy

AWE Plc ("AWE") is seeking to work with vendor(s) to provide technologies for intense, variable-energy neutron sources and isotopic assay of trans mutated samples. This notice is for market engagement only and is not a call for competition. You can find out more information about AWE here: https://www.awe.co.uk/ AWE - Atomic Weapons Establishment AWE is a high performing, streamlined business delivering extraordinary products. Additional information: The nature of this PIN is such that AWE intends to operate restrictions within the relevant procurement regulations in order to protect essential national security interests. If an economic operator has connections with any hostile entity or foreign states which are deemed by AWE to pose a risk to the UK's national security interests or is otherwise considered not to possess the reliability necessary to exclude risks to the security of the United Kingdom, AWE reserves its right to exclude them from this exercise. In issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, the AWE is not committing to conduct any procurement in relation to this Programme. Equally non-participation in this Market Engagement will not be taken into account in any future procurement activities and will not preclude any organisation from submitting a tender in any future competitions. Note: The nature of this contract is such that the award will be subject to supplier's passing AWE's security requirements as dictated by its site licenses.

AWE Plc ("AWE") is seeking to support the large scale relocation of plant & equipment to a new Hub facility. This notice is for market engagement only and is not a call for competition. You can find out more information about AWE here: https://www.awe.co.uk/ AWE - Atomic Weapons Establishment AWE is a high performing, streamlined business delivering extraordinary products.

AWE Plc ("AWE") is seeking to support the large scale relocation of plant & equipment to a new Hub facility. This notice is for market engagement only and is not a call for competition. You can find out more information about AWE here: https://www.awe.co.uk/ AWE - Atomic Weapons Establishment AWE is a high performing, streamlined business delivering extraordinary products. Additional information: The nature of this PIN is such that AWE intends to operate restrictions within the relevant procurement regulations in order to protect essential national security interests. If an economic operator has connections with any hostile entity or foreign states which are deemed by AWE to pose a risk to the UK's national security interests or is otherwise considered not to possess the reliability necessary to exclude risks to the security of the United Kingdom, AWE reserves its right to exclude them from this exercise. In issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, the AWE is not committing to conduct any procurement in relation to this Programme. Equally non-participation in this Market Engagement will not be taken into account in any future procurement activities and will not preclude any organisation from submitting a tender in any future competitions. Note: The nature of this contract is such that the award will be subject to supplier's passing AWE's security requirements as dictated by its site licenses.

**This notice is for market engagement only and is not a call for competition** The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) is an arms-length body of the Ministry of Defence employing around 6,000 people headquartered in Aldermaston, Berkshire. For more than 70 years, AWE has supported the UK Government's nuclear defence strategy and the Continuous At Sea Deterrent. We also use our nuclear know-how and technical expertise to provide innovative solutions that support the UK's counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction activities. We work at the extremes of science and engineering to understand the performance of nuclear warheads, and assess the safety, security and effectiveness of the stockpile in the absence of live testing. Remarkable science, technology, engineering, and maths integrate across the lifecycle of the warhead: from initial concept and design to final decommissioning and disposal. Experts in their fields work together in unique and advanced experimental facilities, to perform cutting edge experiments. AWE is looking to engage with the market to understand supplier's capability to support the procurement of an ultra-precision 5 axis turn-mill machining centre. The size of the machine is also vital to the procurement. The available space is approximately 1300x1300x2400mm (wxdxh), therefore the machine suitably sized to fit. The following items describe the machine specifications that this procurement must meet: • Dimensions of no more than approximately 1300x1300x2400mm (wxdxh) • The CNC 5 axis machining centre must be capable of milling on 3, 4 and 5 axes. • Spindle run-out shall not exceed 1μm. • Turning Roughness of <5nm Ra (on a 50mm sphere). • Turning Form Accuracy of < 50 nm (on a 50mm sphere). • The CNC 5 axis machining centre must be capable of diamond turning on 2 and 3 axes. • Milling Roughness < 10nm RMS. • Milling Form Accuracy < 2µm within 100mm of the work holding fixture. • The CNC 5 axis machining centre must be capable of milling on 3, 4 and 5 axes

** This notice is for market engagement only and is not a call for competition ** AWE is looking to engage with the market to understand supplier's capability to support the procurement of an ultra-precision 5 axis turn-mill machining centre. The procurement must meet the following key specifications: • Accuracy, as described in 2.2, of the diamond turning capability. • Space constraints - The available space is approximately 1300x1300x2400mm (wxdxh).

AWE Plc ("AWE") is seeking expressions of interest for pre-market engagement for the establishment of a Framework Agreement for Front-End delivery services for various infrastructure projects, such as HVAC, gas pipework, hot/chilled water services, storage, workshop upgrades, and other civils / structural related projects. This framework agreement shall be awarded utilising the NEC4 Framework Agreement model with Professional Services Contract (PSC) call off contract terms included. It is envisaged that the Framework Agreement shall be for a maximum term of 4 years (based on a minimum term of 2 years, with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years at AWE's discretion). The Framework Agreement is expected to have a value of circa £18.7m. This shall be a multi-supplier framework agreement, with any limitations to the number of suppliers to be awarded defined within any resulting procurement documentation. As with the nature of a framework agreement, the award of subsequent call-off contracts shall be made via either further competition or defined direct award mechanism(s). Call-off contracts from the framework agreement shall be to deliver the following deliverables: Phase - Deliverables: 1) Concept (Stage Gate 0 -1) • Validation of extant capability requirements • Optioneering Report(s) 2) Definition (Stage Gate 1-2) • Project Definition, including outline delivery strategy • Project Requirements Document, including Verification & Validation Plan • Basis of Design / Concept Design 3) Design (Stage Gate 2-3) • Detailed Design Data Pack, inclusive of all supporting artefacts to substantiate the proposed design The key objectives of the deliverables are: • Improved reliability of the AWE programme in which the deliverables are to be utilised; • Improved availability of the AWE programme in which the deliverables are to be utilised; • Improved maintenance of the AWE infrastructure; • Value for money across the programme, services and deliverables; and • An overall reduction in AWE asset risks. The expectation would be that any awarded supplier would have demonstrable capability, professional experience and capacity to deliver the requirements and contracted phases of the linear project lifecycle including Concept (SG0 - SG1), Definition (SG1 - SG2), and Design (SG2 - SG3), any of the Infrastructure projects. The awarded supplier should also have demonstrable experience in relation to Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA), the Ionising Radiations Regulations (IRR99), and the Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations 2001 (REPPIR). The expectation would be for a supplier to self-deliver these deliverables, with minimal subcontracting arrangements. The purpose of this PIN is for AWE to carry out pre-market engagement with suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities and gain knowledge about existing and future service offerings which may assist informing AWE in the development of the sourcing strategy. For clarity this PIN is not a call for competition, but for pre-market engagement and information gathering only. Further information regarding AWE can be found at https://www.awe.co.uk/. Further information regarding AWE's Supplier Assurance expectations can be found at https://www.awe.co.uk/responsible-business/our-suppliers/supplier-assurance/ Additional information: Please note that this PIN and any subsequent pre-market engagement activity is not a call for competition, and should any procurement result, appropriate procurement documentation will be released at that stage. Suppliers should send their expression of interest to CapitalSCM@awe.co.uk with the subject "PIN Expression of Interest - FED Infrastructure", by 19/05/2023 ("Expression of Interest Deadline"). AWE intends to engage with respondents to this PIN by providing a PIN Questionnaire to be completed and submitted to AWE for their consideration. For the avoidance of doubt, this pre-market engagement exercise is not part of a formal procurement process. Any decision by a potential participant to respond or not respond to the pre-market engagement will have no impact on or reflect in any manner on any future procurement process. After receipt of expression of interest, AWE shall provide suppliers with a Security Aspects Letter (SAL) and/or Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to participate in the further PME. AWE reserves its rights to take any step required to protect essential security interested, including its right to reject any supplier who does not meet our minimum-security standards.