Tender

SBRI Competition Fusion Industry Challenges - Development of Pulsed Power for Commercial Fusion Applications

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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03 Jun 2024 at 15:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has initiated a tender titled "SBRI Competition Fusion Industry Challenges - Development of Pulsed Power for Commercial Fusion Applications" in the research and development services and related consultancy services category. This tender, located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, aims to develop solutions for fusion energy challenges focusing on pulsed power for commercial fusion applications. The deadline for tender submissions is 11th July 2024, with project delivery expected by 31st March 2025.

This tender, with a total budget of up to £3.5 million, presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector to contribute innovative solutions to advance fusion energy technology. Businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly in the field of pulsed power, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is the contracting authority for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SBRI Competition Fusion Industry Challenges - Development of Pulsed Power for Commercial Fusion Applications

Notice Description

This is a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition funded by the UK Atomic Energy Authority. The aim of the competition is to develop solutions to fusion energy challenges in three key priority areas (Scaling of technology, Reliability, Control Precision). The competition has one theme. Development of pulsed power for commercial fusion applications. A total of up to PS3.5m inclusive of VAT, is allocated to this competition. We expect to fund a number of projects. Each project should be delivered by 31st March 2025. Each project can range in size up to total costs of PS300,000, inclusive of VAT. Please refer to attachments for the full competition guidance .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972b2bb0-1aa6-4f01-9485-a69c5b0ca0d2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related 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
3 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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