Supply of equipment for fragmentation of steam generators(Project 56) -9741-OTH

1. Purposeof the Market Consultation

State Enterprise Radioactive Waste (SERAW), a state-owned company and the licensed decommissioning Operator of Kozloduy NPP Units 1–4, intends to procure the supply of equipment
for fragmentation of steam generators (SG) and related services.This market consultation is undertaken in accordance with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Procurement Policies and Rules. It aims to gather non-binding input from experienced market participants to develop the subsequent tender documentation.

 This consultation aims to:

•  Assess the availability capability and competitiveness of experienced suppliers (contractors) in the market to perform the supply of equipment for fragmentation of steam generators in nuclear facilities.
• Assess whether the proposed scope and allocation of responsibilities between SERAW and the Supplier are appropriate and likely to attract sufficient competition.
• Define the level of competition and number of potentially qualified suppliers
• Confirm the realistic lead times for manufacturing, delivery, and completion of the supply of equipment for fragmentation of steam generators in nuclear facilities
• Collect feedback on contract packaging, risk allocation, and delivery models that could attract wider competition and deliver best value for money.

Participation is open to all eligible firms, joint ventures, and consortia, in line with EBRD policies and rules.

2. Scope of Supply (Indicative)

The final scope of supply will be defined during the procurement process. The current scope anticipates that the supplier (contractor) will:

• Manufacture and supply, install and commission all plant and equipment necessary for the fragmentation of twenty-four (24) SGs from the shutdown Kozloduy NPP Units 1-4;
• Supply the Related Services (documentation for the Goods, testing, commissioning, training of the Purchaser’s personnel) - provide onsite training of SERAW staff, in the use and maintenance of the supplied equipment as well as spares, maintenance schedules and operations and maintenance manuals.
•  Further information on the General description of the Goods and Related Services is given in Attachment 1.

3. Consultation Process

• Interested parties should complete the attached Questionnaire and return it to dr-pmu@dprao.bg for the attention of Mrs. Galya Simeonova by 23 November 2026, 10:00a.m. (London time).
• All participants will receive the same non-confidential information; aggregated feedback will be anonymised.
• Participation will not confer any competitive advantage in the subsequent procurement exercise.

4. Key Topics for Feedback

The consultation seeks input on:

 1.    Experience & Capacity – Comparable decommissioning projects

2.    Manufacturing & Supply – Manufacturing capacity, technical solutions, lead time and delivery/installation requirements for SG fragmentation equipment

3.    Risk Management – Key risks and mitigation proposals

4.    Contracting Preferences – Packaging, delivery models, risk allocation

5. Disclaimer

This market consultation is for information-gathering only and is not part of a formal procurement exercise. SERAW reserves the right to alter the scope, timing, and approach. Participation will not influence the outcome of any subsequent procurement exercise.

 EBRD Procurement Policies and Rules:

https://www.ebrd.com/work-with-us/procurement/policies-and-rules.html

Attachment 1: General description of the Goods and Related Services

Attachment 2: Market Consultation Questionnaire