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Alternative Measurement Methods

MERCELL UK Ltd

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has issued a tender titled "Alternative Measurement Methods" within the research and development services category. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing businesses across various territories, including the UK, Europe, and British Oversea Territories, to participate. The tender deadline is on 13th February 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to start on 3rd April 2023.

This opportunity to develop innovative measurement systems for a Fusion Power Plant poses exciting prospects for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector. The project aims to identify novel approaches to overcome challenges in providing sensors for plasma control systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this tender, as it offers the potential for growth through technological innovation and commercial viability within the fusion energy industry.

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Notice Title

Alternative Measurement Methods

Notice Description

Working with the STEP programme, the Control Systems Integration (CSI) work area is looking to support these ambitions by developing its knowledge of the necessary plant control systems and potential requirements of a Fusion Power Plant (FPP). As part of this, there is significant challenge in providing the necessary sensors for the control and monitoring of the plasma relevant aspects of the power plant. This specifically relates to the sensors and associated equipment required to operate within the harsh environment in and around the fusion machine (tokamak) itself. With the greatest risk being around the ability to provide the necessary measurements within a radiative environment. Given that the greatest challenge will be in the measurement systems being able to meet performance requirements under irradiation, the identification of alternative ways to measure the required parameters is of interest to the STEP Programme. Measurement systems undergo performance losses and eventual failure under irradiation which results in the inability to meet the requirements of control systems functions - both safety and commercial. A traditional solution for overcoming challenges to radiation is to develop radiation hard technologies. For applications to a fusion power plant, there is a concern that the development of a radiation tolerant/hard technology will not be enough, and so alternative approaches should be considered. This work should aim to identify novel approaches and solutions to this problem - it is essential a solution is found to enable commercial viability of fusion energy power plants.

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Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9112ba51-2230-431d-b7bc-5117e76a869b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other
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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Apr 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 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
MERCELL UK Ltd
Additional Buyers

UK 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
Postcode Area
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

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