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STEP: Commercial Pathway Support

EU SUPPLY LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "STEP: Commercial Pathway Support." This initiative is part of the STEP programme, aimed at advancing the design of the STEP Prototype Reactor to an investable stage by April 2024. The procurement is classified under the main category of services, specifically in the field of electricity, heating, solar, and nuclear energy, and is taking place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The open procurement process has completed the tender period, which ended on 1st November 2021, with the contract awarded on 9th December 2021, reflecting a total contract value of £225,950, extending until 31st March 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in technical services, particularly those capable of conducting feasibility studies, technology assessments, and development of energy systems. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are welcomed to compete, given the suitability criteria outlined in the process. Companies specialising in research and development consultancy, energy systems modelling, or design execution in energy-related fields are particularly well-positioned to engage in this tender, potentially fostering significant growth within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEP: Commercial Pathway Support

Notice Description

The STEP programme intends to progress the conceptual design of the STEP Prototype Reactor (SPR) to an investible point by April 2024. A key aspect of the STEP programme is to consider the overall trajectory to achieve the commercialisation of fusion, identifying the role that the STEP programme and in particular SPR play. This Invitation to Tender invites Potential Suppliers to submit a tender that may lead to an award of contract for the provision of: Technical services supporting the commercial pathway of the STEP project via investigative / feasibility studies, technology maturity assessments, high-level development of concept design flowsheets and modelling / assessment of energy systems at a supranational, national or regional level.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4abfb8d6-72f7-428b-838f-11a7be1a7dad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0dabe7c-a5a9-4c18-aaad-60e0502296a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,950 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
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
EU SUPPLY LIMITED
Additional Buyers

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

ATKINS

Further Information

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