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SBRI Competition Fusion Industry Challenges - Development of Pulsed Power for Commercial Fusion Applications

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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28 Sep 2024 at 11:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, focuses on the "SBRI Competition Fusion Industry Challenges - Development of Pulsed Power for Commercial Fusion Applications." This project falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services." The procurement initiative is set in the South East region of the United Kingdom and has now progressed to the Award stage with the contract period slated from 30th September 2024 to 31st March 2025. The total procurement value amounts to £840,295 GBP. This competition notably emphasised innovation in Pulsed Power for economic, sustainable, and scalable fusion energy solutions, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 11th July 2024 and the award date on 17th September 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced energy solutions, particularly those focused on fusion energy technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in technology scaling, reliability, and control precision can benefit significantly from participating, especially given the competitive value and specialised nature of the project. Companies such as API Capacitors Ltd, Dynex Semiconductor Ltd, Oxford Sigma Ltd, and The Diamond Growing Company Ltd have already been awarded contracts, reflecting the strong potential for business growth and industry development fostered by such initiatives. This procurement method opens avenues for large-scale innovation and enterprise engagement within the highly specialised field of fusion energy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SBRI Competition Fusion Industry Challenges - Development of Pulsed Power for Commercial Fusion Applications

Notice Description

This is a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition funded by the UK Atomic Energy Authority. The aim of the competition is to develop solutions to fusion energy challenges in three key priority areas (Scaling of technology, Reliability, Control Precision). The competition has one theme. Development of pulsed power for commercial fusion applications. The aim of this competition is to encourage innovation in the development of Pulsed Power in an economic, sustainable, and scalable fusion energy fuel cycle.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e76ba4fa-1238-453b-97b4-80294346864d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36aa80f9-493a-47db-8035-f0adebf7f897
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£840,295 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£840,294 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
Ioanna Bampatsia
Contact Email
ioanna.bampatsia@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
4
Supplier Names

API CAPACITORS

DYNEX SEMICONDUCTOR

OXFORD SIGMA

THE DIAMOND GROWING

Further Information

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