Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c67-e17a-703a-983b-4c23c7dd6bed/ess-storage-pit-lids awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ESS Storage Pit Lids [United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/united-kingdom-atomic-energy-authority) Estimated value Not stated Published 26 Apr 2021 Deadline Closed 10 Dec 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the manufacturing, assembly, testing, inspection and transport for shielding lids and their corresponding location frames under a 'build to print' contract, to be used in the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden. Each Pit Lid is constructed from high density reinforced concrete, encased in an 8mm welded stainless steel shell. The Pit Lids each have some variation in shape and size, with weights in the region of 15-25t. The exterior plates form a labyrinth design, that attenuates radiation. There are also 5 location frames to be constructed, from stainless steel angle bar, which also include location features. These frames are to be installed within the pit surround to form a base upon which a set of Pit Lids are placed. The contract dates detailed within this notice are estimated and may be subject to change. ## CPV classification Mild steel Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1baabb55-38ad-4475-9479-6f95f507c804) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/united-kingdom-atomic-energy-authority) [Sector More Construction materials & structures tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-materials) ## More tenders like this [Installation of new security modular building, College of Policing Ryton · College of Policing Limited · 20 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-32cd-7124-ac87-9d0f672ca083/installation-of-new-security-modular-building-college-of-policing-ryton) [Poplar HARCA Fire Remedial Works Contract · Poplar HARCA · 32 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-798b-7081-a882-9942792997da/poplar-harca-fire-remedial-works-contract) [CPU 8630 Supply of Ironmongery & Fixings · Nottingham City Council · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-82f6-70b5-b72c-0a0dfe2627cc/cpu-8630-supply-of-ironmongery-fixings) [Fairhive - Materials Procurement - PME · Echelon Consultancy · 20 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1449c-85bc-7012-9ded-8a4264887781/fairhive-materials-procurement-pme) [Boilers – Výstavba, dodávka a uvedení do provozu biomasového kotle K2 · Environmental Energy, s.r.o. · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fd5f-718b-87f1-b9441c062b56/czechia-boilers-vystavba-dodavka-a-uvedeni-do-provozu-biomasoveho-kotle-k2) [Modular and portable buildings – Portable Office Units for Hlíð Nursing Home · Framkvæmdasýslan - Ríkiseignir · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-ff30-71f8-bd1e-134a203b66f0/iceland-modular-and-portable-buildings-portable-office-units-for-hlid-nursin)