Tender

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

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

23 Aug 2019 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking a consultant for the tender titled "STEP WP5 - Review of Zirconium Alloy Performance Towards Use In A Nuclear Fusion Environment". This procurement falls within the research and development services sector and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage with bids accepted until 20th September 2019. The contract is scheduled to commence on 30th September 2019 and conclude by 10th January 2020, following an open procurement method under the open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in alloy research, materials science, and nuclear fusion technology. Companies capable of delivering consultancy services and producing detailed performance reports on Zirconium alloys would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on innovative research and development solutions within this industry. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance a business’s visibility and provide access to critical insights in the nuclear sector.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60e18435-96a6-4c1a-91a6-19f4e48bc763
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2019 - 10 Jan 2020 1-6 months
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
Vincent Tsang
Contact Email
vincent.tsang@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235466444

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

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