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STEP concept development for separation of Isotopes for Fusion Materials

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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22 Nov 2021 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "STEP concept development for separation of Isotopes for Fusion Materials." This procurement falls under the basic metals industry category and is located within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is described as open, with the tender period concluding on 22 December 2021. Successful proposals are expected to address advanced materials development technologies relevant to isotope separation, and the contract period is slated to begin on 17 January 2022 and end on 15 April 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced materials, engineering design, and chemical processes, particularly those with expertise in electromagnetic techniques, laser-based ionisation, and isotope separation methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the project aims to partner with innovative companies capable of developing novel, integrated solutions. Competing firms should possess capabilities in ion/atomic beam production or ion extraction and collection, positioning them well to contribute effectively to this pioneering initiative.

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Notice Title

STEP concept development for separation of Isotopes for Fusion Materials

Notice Description

The STEP Programme and wider UKAEA programmes related to advanced materials development are seeking to explore technology options to provide scalable solutions for isotope separation in metals. Possible solutions include (but are not limited to) electromagnetic techniques to separate ionized materials, selective laser-based ionization, distillation methods involving liquid phases, gas-based separation via centrifuges, and chemical processes based on ion exchange, electrolysis, or electrolytic methods. UKAEA would like to partner with the industry to explore different technologies and their possibilities. At this stage, this (interaction) could be with companies with key expertise in specific elements of the technology solutions, for example in the production of ion/atomic beams, or with knowledge of ion collection and extraction. Alternatively, we would welcome bids from suppliers with capabilities to develop novel integrated solutions, bringing together various technologies to develop a full isotope separation methodology.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/221534c1-5650-4c66-a675-7bdb95a67bd1
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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

24 - Chemical products

42 - Industrial machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

14700000 - Basic metals

24000000 - Chemical products

42152000 - Parts of nuclear reactors

71320000 - Engineering design services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jan 2022 - 15 Apr 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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