The scope of work shall include the design and the realization of a strainer prototype, the establishment of a test matrix and a specific test procedure dedicated for each Belgian plant, the test preparation (debris preparation, chemical precipitates production…), the interpretation of each test campaign and the redaction of reports. The objective is to qualify the passive strainers and obtain an approval from the Belgian Safety Authorities.

CONTACT

Electrabel, Regentlaan 8, B-1000 Brussels.

General address of the contracting entity: http://www.electrabel.be.

Further information can be obtained at: Tractebel Engineering SA, Avenue Ariane, 7, Attn: Mr.Lahcène Benkheira, B-1200 Brussels.

Tel. +32 27737257.

E-mail: lahcene.benkheira@gdfsuez.com.

Fax +32 27738200.

URL: www.engineering-gdfsuez.com.

DESCRIPTION

Title attributed to the contract by the contracting entity: H.067609/2.Validation of sump strainers performance for Belgian Nuclear Power Plants.

Total quantity or scope: The scope of work shall include the design and the realization of a strainer prototype, the establishment of a test matrix and a specific test procedure dedicated for each Belgian plant, the test preparation (debris preparation, chemical precipitates production…), the interpretation of each test campaign and the redaction of reports. The objective is to qualify the passive strainers and obtain an approval from the Belgian Safety Authorities.

DURATION OF THE CONTRACT OR TIME LIMIT FOR COMPLETION: Starting: 1.2.2010. Completion: 31.7.2011.

INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS

LOT NO 01 TITLE Test campaign for Tihange 3 Nuclear Power Plant
This lot concerns the resolution of the GSI-191 Issue: Assessment of debris accumulation on PWR Sump Performance for the Belgian Nuclear Power Plants. It aims to validate and to qualify by means of tests the performance of different passive sump strainers, currently installed in Tihange 3 NPP.

Starting 1.2.2010 Completion 31.10.2010.

LOT NO 02 TITLE Test campaign for Tihange 2 Nuclear Power Plant
This lot concerns the resolution of the GSI-191 Issue: Assessment of debris accumulation on PWR Sump Performance for the Belgian Nuclear Power Plants. It aims to validate and to qualify by means of tests the performance of different passive sump strainers, currently installed in Tihange 2 NPP.

Starting 1.5.2010 Completion 31.1.2011.

LOT NO 03 TITLE Test campaign for Doel 3 Nuclear Power Plant
This lot concerns the resolution of the GSI-191 Issue: Assessment of debris accumulation on PWR Sump Performance for the Belgian Nuclear Power Plants. It aims to validate and to qualify by means of tests the performance of different passive sump strainers, currently installed in Doel 3 NPP.

Starting 1.8.2010 Completion 30.4.2011.

LOT NO 04 TITLE Test campaign for Doel 4 Nuclear Power Plant
This lot concerns the resolution of the GSI-191 Issue: Assessment of debris accumulation on PWR Sump Performance for the Belgian Nuclear Power Plants. It aims to validate and to qualify by means of tests the performance of different passive sump strainers, currently installed in Doel 4 NPP.

Starting 1.11.2010 Completion 31.7.2011.

AWARD CRITERIA

The most economically advantageous tender in terms of the criteria stated in the specifications or in the invitation to tender or to negotiate.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

File reference number attributed by the contracting entity: REF.TE: 0170.H.067609/2.0.

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 9.10.2009 – 14:00.

Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up: French. English.