Tender

STEP B1.3 - Cryogenic Literature Search

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

23 Oct 2020 at 13:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has initiated a tender for a project titled "STEP B1.3 - Cryogenic Literature Search". This opportunity falls within the reactor-cooling systems industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a budget of £30,000. The tender period ends on 20th November 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 14th December 2020, lasting approximately 12 weeks until 26th March 2021. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and technical services, particularly those with expertise in cryogenics, plant engineering design, and research and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the contract has been structured to facilitate their participation. Companies capable of delivering detailed technical reports and assessments of refrigerant cycles will find this project particularly suitable for their growth prospects.

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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/7ddd6db7-d691-4e6e-82a6-5488758097e2
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2020 - 26 Mar 2021 1-6 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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