Tender

Development and Testing of Magnet Insulators

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

30 Sep 2024 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking a suitably qualified organisation to undertake the "Development and Testing of Magnet Insulators" as part of their STEP programme. This tender falls under the Research and Development services category, with additional focus on experimental development, technical testing, and consultancy services. The process is at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 30th October 2024. The contract period will commence on 31st October 2024 and conclude on 1st November 2024. The work locations include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and other global locations. This open procedure provides a significant opportunity for interested parties to engage with the UKAEA's forward-thinking project.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in high-performance composite materials and superconducting magnet technologies to contribute to innovative research and development initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, supporting inclusive business growth. The project is well-suited for organisations with expertise in materials testing, technical analysis, and those already engaged in the energy or scientific research sectors. By participating, businesses can leverage this prestigious project to enhance their market presence and capabilities within the high-tech materials industry.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Development and Testing of Magnet Insulators

Notice Description

UKAEA STEP is looking for a suitably qualified organisation to undertake a research and development programme of work to prototype and test high-performance composite materials systems for use in STEP's high temperature superconducting magnets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61cec88f-7d16-4e48-adce-812929d0a126
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dad0552b-4e45-46ae-96e7-2e4eb55b2673
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2024 - 1 Nov 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-61cec88f-7d16-4e48-adce-812929d0a126-2024-09-30T13:07:10+01:00",
    "date": "2024-09-30T13:07:10+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-61cec88f-7d16-4e48-adce-812929d0a126",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "20240930130703-72814",
        "title": "Development and Testing of Magnet Insulators",
        "description": "UKAEA STEP is looking for a suitably qualified organisation to undertake a research and development programme of work to prototype and test high-performance composite materials systems for use in STEP's high temperature superconducting magnets.",
        "datePublished": "2024-09-30T13:07:10+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "73000000",
            "description": "Research and development services and related consultancy services"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "73100000",
                "description": "Research and experimental development services"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "73300000",
                "description": "Design and execution of research and development"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "71600000",
                "description": "Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-10-30T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-10-31T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2024-11-01T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dad0552b-4e45-46ae-96e7-2e4eb55b2673",
                "datePublished": "2024-09-30T13:07:10+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "description": "Additional data",
                "url": "https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86185&B=UKAEA"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "description": "User / Company",
                "url": "https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-269943",
            "name": "United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Culham Campus",
                "locality": "Abingdon",
                "postalCode": "OX14 3DB",
                "countryName": "ENG"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Kamilla Krajniak",
                "email": "kamilla.krajniak@ukaea.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1235467082"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-269943",
        "name": "United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority"
    }
}