Overhead travelling cranes

Tender description

Lifting and Hoisting System (L&HS) and Primary Remote Handling System (PRHS). The centre for Remote Applications in Challenging Environments (RACE) is a sub division of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority based in Culham, Oxfordshire, UK. RACE is to develop and deliver a remote handling capability for the European Spallation Source (ESS) which is under construction in Lund, Sweden. The remote handling capability will include unmanned receiving and processing of radioactive components during maintenance shut-downs and, their subsequent preparation for either storage and road transport or, analysis and investigation. This market enquiry relates to a proposed Lifting and Hoisting System (L&HS) and Primary Remote Handling System (PRHS) as 1 complete package. The Lifting and Hoisting System will be a 25t crane designed to EN 13001 with additional features to allow for remote operation and recovery within a radiation environment. The L&HS will not be a classified nuclear crane. No nuclear safety claims will be placed on the L&HS. The Primary Remote Handling System will be of a 2-armed dexterous manipulator and a 5.5t hoist design, both deployed from the same overhead gantry. As with the L&HS no nuclear safety claims will be placed on the PRHS. Duties will include, but not limited to: 1. Remotely operated routine maintenance of in-cell assets and equipment via RH-compatible interfaces; e.g. changing filters, removal and replacement of limited life, failed or consumable components. 2. Effecting the processing and size-reduction of spent radioactive components including their handling and preparation for storage; involves handling of standard tooling, bespoke tooling and miscellaneous components. 3. Removal, transport and placement of Storage Pit Lids and Waste Package Lids. 4. Between cell/working areas transport (movement/transfer) of Waste Packages. 5. Relocation and reorientation of spent radioactive Target Station components. To download the market enquiry pack please follow the link below: http://www.ccfe.ac.uk/TenderDocs.aspx?DocName=ESSlifting.zip