Tender

STEP Remountable Joints Programme Consultancy

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

04 Oct 2024 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has initiated an open procurement process titled "STEP Remountable Joints Programme Consultancy" within the research and development consultancy services category. The tender focuses on overcoming technical challenges associated with superconducting magnets with remountable joints. The consultation is targeted at supporting the ambitious timelines set out by the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) programme. This procurement is open for submissions until 24th October 2024, with the contract scheduled to commence on 2nd December 2024 and conclude on 2nd February 2026. The services are expected to be delivered across various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and globally.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those with expertise in superconducting technologies. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for small to medium enterprises. Companies with a background in providing unbiased expert reviews and experience in complex technical programme adjustments will find this tender particularly aligning with their capabilities. Engaging in this project can significantly enhance a business's portfolio and reputation in the field of advanced energy production technologies.

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Notice Title

STEP Remountable Joints Programme Consultancy

Notice Description

There are a number of significant technical hurdles in designing, building and operating large superconducting magnets with remountable joints (RMJs), most notably the need for repeatable, reliable ultra-low resistance connections. There is a requirement to support to provide an unbiased expert review of the programme and hence allow for adjustments that will ultimately enable effective delivery on the ambitious timescales set out by STEP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01be8dc-575e-4fbd-b2f7-0d1ad7eb2d03
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 2 Feb 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Rhianna Gandhi
Contact Email
rhianna.gandhi@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+12 35528822

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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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