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STEP: Commercial Pathway Support

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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27 Sep 2021 at 16:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking tenders for the "STEP: Commercial Pathway Support" project, aimed at advancing the design of the STEP Prototype Reactor to a commercially viable level by April 2024. This procurement falls under the industry category of electricity, heating, solar, and nuclear energy, and the tender period ends on 1st November 2021. The contract will commence on 21st November 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2024. This open procurement invites potential suppliers to provide technical services related to the STEP initiative, which includes feasibility studies and assessments of energy systems across various levels.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in research and development consultancy, particularly those specialising in energy systems and nuclear technology. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and demonstrate expertise in technical assessments and design flowsheets will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their capabilities in the energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEP: Commercial Pathway Support

Notice Description

The STEP programme intends to progress the conceptual design of the STEP Prototype Reactor (SPR) to an investible point by April 2024. A key aspect of the STEP programme is to consider the overall trajectory to achieve the commercialisation of fusion, identifying the role that the STEP programme and in particular SPR play. This Invitation to Tender invites Potential Suppliers to submit a tender that may lead to an award of contract for the provision of: Technical services supporting the commercial pathway of the STEP project via investigative / feasibility studies, technology maturity assessments, high-level development of concept design flowsheets and modelling / assessment of energy systems at a supranational, national or regional level.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f3409b1-5b89-4a36-810a-16a90d44d808
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2f5fcb-bd28-4b3b-9e8c-8f6c7abc1023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

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