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STEP B1.3 - Cryogenic Literature Search

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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27 Jan 2021 at 13:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is conducting a procurement process titled "STEP B1.3 - Cryogenic Literature Search," focusing on reactor-cooling systems within the engineering services industry. Located in Abingdon, England, this tender is now complete, having been awarded on 27 January 2021, with a total contract value of £41,580 for a period extending from the award date until 31 March 2021. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 20 November 2020.

This project presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering design, research and development, and technical consultancy services. With a budget of £30,000 for the literature review and technical report, firms that can demonstrate expertise in cryogenics and hold capabilities in delivering technical assessments are likely to find this contract advantageous. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, facilitated by the open procurement method and the clear technical requirements set forth by the buying organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEP B1.3 - Cryogenic Literature Search

Notice Description

UKAEA is looking to identify a supplier that can conduct a cryogenics literature review for the STEP fusion reactor. The output of the contract should be a clear technical report, detailing the refrigerant cycle(s), recommendations for each user and to assess the overall feasibility of the STEP cryogenics system. The project budget is PS30,000 and contract length to be circa 12 weeks from award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc6b627c-5935-4002-a123-18f42cd6756d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

42 - Industrial machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

42152100 - Reactor-cooling systems

71323200 - Plant engineering design services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71335000 - Engineering studies

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,580 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 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
Robert Boston
Contact Email
robert.boston@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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHIROKUMA

Further Information

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