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STEP WP5 - Review of Zirconium Alloy Performance Towards Use In A Nuclear Fusion Environment

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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03 Oct 2019 at 08:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has completed a procurement process for a consultancy service titled "STEP WP5 - Review of Zirconium Alloy Performance Towards Use In A Nuclear Fusion Environment." This tender falls within the research and development services category and was conducted using an open procurement method. The tender period ended on 20th September 2019, and the contract was awarded on 27th September 2019, with a contract period running from 3rd October 2019 to 8th January 2020. The delivery of services was to be in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in nuclear fusion research and materials science. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in alloy performance and development would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future projects. Collaborations or partnerships with larger firms could enhance capabilities and competitiveness in upcoming tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEP WP5 - Review of Zirconium Alloy Performance Towards Use In A Nuclear Fusion Environment

Notice Description

UKAEA wishes to appoint a Consultant to produce a report that details the performance of current commercial Zr alloys in a fusion-like environment and critical recommendations on whether these alloys can be used, their limitations and what promising areas of research exist in alloy development towards minimising the shortfalls of current alloys.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09f923ba-ce8f-4dfa-abf0-3a27439c4612
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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
£38,787 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2019 - 8 Jan 2020 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

ROLLS ROYCE POWER ENGINEER

Further Information

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