Tender

STEP Cryogenic Seal Technology Development

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

22 Jan 2021 at 12:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking a technology partner to assist in the development of advanced cryogenic seal technology aimed at supporting the commercialisation of fusion energy for the national grid. This tender, titled "STEP Cryogenic Seal Technology Development," falls under the services industry and is currently at the tender stage. The procurement method is open, and the tender period closes on 8 March 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 12 April 2021 and run until 31 March 2022, with a budget of £200,000.

This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses engaged in aerospace, experimental development services, and energy technology, particularly those with expertise in innovative sealing solutions for complex systems. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as collaboration with the UKAEA will enhance their capabilities and market presence in the burgeoning fusion energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEP Cryogenic Seal Technology Development

Notice Description

There is a requirement to develop unique cryogenic seals to support the commercial development of fusion energy supply, in the longer term to the national grid. The purpose of this procurement package is to support the development of such cryogenic seals in association with a technology partner. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) would like to appoint a technology partner or partners for the development of cryogenic sealing technology capable of a multitude of simultaneous connections, enabled by remote operations. The development program is expected to be stage-gated and a collaborative effort between the partner(s) and UKAEA with UKAEA providing seed contract funding in an Innovation Partnership (INP) framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/336f5b82-1483-4f71-a4d7-cfc69cac603c
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

34730000 - Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters

35600000 - Military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

39340000 - Gas network equipment

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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