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STEP IVC - Mechanically Decoupled First Wall Study

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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08 Jan 2021 at 12:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is initiating a procurement process for the "STEP IVC - Mechanically Decoupled First Wall Study" under the category of engineering design services. This contract aims to secure a report on the Detached First Wall (DFW) blanket design for the STEP programme, with delivery expected by the end of April 2021. The procurement is at the award stage, with an active contract already issued to Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd, following an open procedure that closed on 20th November 2020. The contract commenced on 7th December 2020 and will run through to 30th April 2021, with a total contract value of £21,750, located in the South East of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering design services and mechanical engineering. Companies offering similar expertise, particularly in the field of nuclear or fusion technology or those able to conduct detailed engineering analyses, would be well-suited to participate in such procurement processes. The involvement of a prominent buyer like the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority indicates potential for ongoing demand in this sector, making it an attractive prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their business horizons.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEP IVC - Mechanically Decoupled First Wall Study

Notice Description

UKAEA is looking to identify a supplier that can produce a report on MDFW for its STEP programme. The report is to be delivered by the end of April 2021. MDFW (also known as the Detached First Wall/DFW) blanket design is a feature of some tokamak designs, such as the ARC reactor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d6f30cf-6f89-458b-8954-b256a42f00d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e553786-459b-4451-b4bd-a7ac7e6a6a22
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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