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STEP WP5 - Magnetic tensile testing of Eurofer97 at 550 degC

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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14 Oct 2019 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has conducted a tender process titled "STEP WP5 - Magnetic tensile testing of Eurofer97 at 550 °C" aimed at understanding the high tensile deformation behaviour of Eurofer97 steel when subjected to a magnetic field at elevated temperatures. This service procurement falls under the category of "Mining, basic metals and related products" and is based in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender was open until 20 September 2019, with the contract awarded on 14 October 2019 to the University of Bristol, valued at £23,705. The contract period extends from 14 October 2019 to 25 February 2020, and the procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in materials testing, engineering, and consulting services related to high-temperature applications and magnetic field effects on materials. Companies with expertise in experimental physics, magnetism, and alloy deformation mechanisms would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The high research track record and specialised equipment mentioned in the tender requirements indicate a demand for advanced technical capabilities, allowing innovative businesses to contribute to the future of fusion reactor designs.

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Notice Title

STEP WP5 - Magnetic tensile testing of Eurofer97 at 550 degC

Notice Description

The Client (UKAEA) seeks to create a better understanding of the high tensile deformation behaviour of Eurofer97 steel under a 0.5T permanent magnetic field at elevated temperatures (550 degC). UKAEA wishes to appoint a Consultant to provide tensile testing of Eurofer97 both with and without the application of a 0.5T magnetic field at 550 degC. The EU DEMO and possibly STEP reactors will impose a high magnetic field on the blanket structural materials, of which Eurofer97 is a potential candidate. Any degradation to the engineering properties under a magnetic field will affect the engineering design allowable used for Eurofer97 in future fusion reactors design. Hence, it is important to understand the effect of applied magnetic fields on high temperature tensile properties for Eurofer97 steel during the conceptual design phase, so any effects can be considered during down selection of component designs. UKAEA wishes to appoint a Consultant that can fulfil three essential criteria including: Experience of performing experiments under a magnetic field Excellent research track records on the understanding of the deformation mechanisms of alloys; Has equipment that can meet our specifications and only requiring a small amount of equipment development;

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/958cf8e9-86a4-4015-8ab7-243daff7f5a7
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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

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44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,705 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2019 - 25 Feb 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 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

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

Further Information

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