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Development of the STEP HCD HVPS R&D Plan

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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01 Nov 2024 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has completed the procurement process for the development of an R&D plan for the high voltage power supplies associated with the STEP Heating and Current Drive system. This public procurement, which falls under the category of research and development services, utilised an open procedure and was valued at £50,000 GBP. The award was made to Ampegon Power Electronics UK, and the contract commenced on 28 October 2024, ending on 31 March 2025. The tender covered several geographical regions including the UK, Europe, and other territories. Key dates include the tender period end date on 14 August 2024 and the award publication date on 1 November 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in high voltage power supplies and R&D services. SMEs were considered well-suited for this procurement, making it conducive for smaller enterprises aiming to collaborate with large-scale entities like the UKAEA. Companies with expertise in power electronics and R&D consultancy could find substantial business opportunities by engaging in similar projects, potentially enhancing their market presence in government contracts and bolstering their portfolio within the energy sector.

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Notice Title

Development of the STEP HCD HVPS R&D Plan

Notice Description

The objective of this contract is to develop an R&D plan for the high voltage (HV) power supplies (PS) associated with the STEP Heating and Current Drive (HCD) system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d749f74-a5b1-4539-91d7-af0bafc2fe8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7c9e6f3-760c-4dff-9cd8-698717a4e6d0
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
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,886 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMPEGON POWER ELECTRONICS

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