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SBRI Competition Fusion Industry Challenges - Novel Concepts for Robust Diagnostics Systems, Sensing and Control

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

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16 Mar 2025 at 12:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has awarded contracts as part of an SBRI competition focused on fusion energy challenges under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement process, now in the award stage, involved several suppliers, with projects scheduled to be delivered by August 2025. Key deadlines included the end of the tender period on 20 December 2024 and the contract start date of 21 December 2024. The projects will be carried out primarily in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with funding totalling up to £2.8 million, including VAT, allocated to this initiative.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in robust diagnostics systems, sensing, and control technology within the fusion energy sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, providing an avenue for growth through collaboration and innovation in high-demand areas. The competition's focus on cutting-edge research and development is ideal for firms with expertise in advanced diagnostic systems, control mechanisms, and sensor technology, positioning them to leverage the support and funding available to develop and commercialise new solutions. The diverse range of successful bidders, spanning universities, research institutes, and technology firms, demonstrates the breadth of potential collaborators and the varied opportunities for business expansion domestically and internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SBRI Competition Fusion Industry Challenges - Novel Concepts for Robust Diagnostics Systems, Sensing and Control

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 two key priority areas. The competition has two themes Novel concepts for robust diagnostics systems and Robust components for sensing and control. A total of up to PS2.8m inclusive of VAT, is allocated to this competition. We expect to fund a number of projects. Each project should be delivered by August 2025. Each project can range in size up to total costs of PS250,000, inclusive of VAT. Please refer to attachments for the full competition guidance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ca65c93-da99-4de7-a43a-afcbb86e40a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c41c73-e9b9-4e91-93a8-2c617dd69de7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£3,472,864 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 6-12 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
Postcode Area
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
13
Supplier Names

3 Sci Ltd

Amentum Clean Energy Ltd

First Light Fusion Ltd

Fraunhofer UK Research Ltd

Full Matrix Ltd

IDOM UK Ltd

Kyoto Fusioneering UK Ltd

MuWave Ltd

Nascent Semiconductor Ltd

Oxford Sigma Ltd

University of Edinburgh

University of Leeds

University of Warwick

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