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STEP concept development for separation of Isotopes for Fusion Materials

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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02 Feb 2022 at 11:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority initiated a public procurement process titled "STEP concept development for separation of Isotopes for Fusion Materials", which focuses on services related to basic metals. This procurement is classified under various codes including chemical products and engineering design services, and it is located in the South East of England. The tender was completed on 22nd December 2021, with the contract period spanning from 17th January 2022 to 30th April 2022. The procurement followed an open procedure, allowing for broad competition among suppliers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in advanced materials development, particularly those with expertise in isotope separation technologies. Companies engaged in engineering design services, research and development, and chemical processing would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The UKAEA is looking to partner with innovative suppliers capable of proposing integrated technological solutions, making this an attractive prospect for SMEs in the relevant sectors aiming to expand their market reach.

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Notice Title

STEP concept development for separation of Isotopes for Fusion Materials

Notice Description

The STEP Programme and wider UKAEA programmes related to advanced materials development are seeking to explore technology options to provide scalable solutions for isotope separation in metals. Possible solutions include (but are not limited to) electromagnetic techniques to separate ionized materials, selective laser-based ionization, distillation methods involving liquid phases, gas-based separation via centrifuges, and chemical processes based on ion exchange, electrolysis, or electrolytic methods. UKAEA would like to partner with the industry to explore different technologies and their possibilities. At this stage, this (interaction) could be with companies with key expertise in specific elements of the technology solutions, for example in the production of ion/atomic beams, or with knowledge of ion collection and extraction. Alternatively, we would welcome bids from suppliers with capabilities to develop novel integrated solutions, bringing together various technologies to develop a full isotope separation methodology.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82bb9e5c-059e-4ef8-9741-6b5f2903a45b
Current Stage
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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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

24 - Chemical products

42 - Industrial machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

14700000 - Basic metals

24000000 - Chemical products

42152000 - Parts of nuclear reactors

71320000 - Engineering design services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,115 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 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

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