Tender

STEP Technology Concept Development for a Deuterium and Tritium Fuel Pellet Injector System

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

13 Aug 2021 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking tenders for the development of a preliminary concept for a deuterium and tritium (DT) fuel cryo-pellet injector system, associated with the STEP fusion reactor project. This procurement, classified under radioactive materials and research services, falls under the open procedure and is currently in the tender stage. The tender was published on 13 August 2021, with a submission deadline set for 10 September 2021. Work is anticipated to commence on 4 October 2021 and conclude by 15 December 2021, with the delivery location specified as the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development of nuclear technologies, particularly those specialising in research services, gas guns, and radioactive materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this tender is designed to foster innovation and collaboration in the field. Companies with expertise in creating advanced systems for nuclear applications will find this a promising avenue for growth and engagement with a prominent authority in the sector.

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Notice Title

STEP Technology Concept Development for a Deuterium and Tritium Fuel Pellet Injector System

Notice Description

Development of a preliminary concept for a DT fuel cryo-pellet injector which is to be used for fuelling the STEP fusion reactor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-270948d4-eac9-4064-a0d7-7acb0d14c133
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b794828b-be24-430f-aa93-0b888802092e
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

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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

42 - Industrial machinery

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

09343000 - Radioactive materials

09344000 - Radio-isotopes

35312000 - Gas guns

42151000 - Nuclear reactors

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2021 - 15 Dec 2021 1-6 months
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
Vincent Tsang
Contact Email
vincent.tsang@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0123546 467414

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

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