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STEP WP4 - Design Study of Cryogenic Sealing Solutions

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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09 Jul 2019 at 15:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has initiated a tender titled "STEP WP4 - Design Study of Cryogenic Sealing Solutions," aimed at selecting consultants to investigate and report on optimal cryogenic sealing solutions for liquid helium connections. This procurement falls under the services sector, specifically within the electricity and nuclear energy categories, and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender was published on 9th July 2019, with submissions accepted until 2nd August 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 3rd August 2019 and conclude on 22nd November 2019, with delivery addresses spanning British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for engineering firms and specialists in cryogenic technology. Companies that focus on the design and implementation of innovative sealing solutions or materials for extreme temperature applications would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering a diverse range of proposals that could enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of connection solutions in the nuclear energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEP WP4 - Design Study of Cryogenic Sealing Solutions

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to select Consultant(s) to (1) perform studies and report cryogenic sealing solution(s) which most closely satisfy the stated criteria and (2) to identify and to price the development work to achieve or further develop the connection solutions. Solutions are required for liquid helium connections (operating at or near 4 K), which can be easily made/remade, e.g. by a compression fit, during maintenance periods (at room temperature). It should be indicated if the proposed solution would operate equally well in a temperature range from 4-100 K (e.g. helium gas at 20-30 K or liquid nitrogen at 77 K) and what, if any, modifications or development would be required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-187a2258-7288-4454-8b85-81d587b78caf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/557a0150-a527-4427-a813-1eb89e009662
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2019 - 22 Nov 2019 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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