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STEP WP5 - Review of Zirconium Manufacturing and Joining

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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03 Oct 2019 at 08:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a contract for the project titled "STEP WP5 - Review of Zirconium Manufacturing and Joining". This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, specifically related to zirconium alloys for fusion environments. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, which commenced with a tender that concluded on 20th September 2019. The contract period is set from 3rd October 2019 to 1st February 2020, with the award date being 27th September 2019. The service will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing and material sciences. Companies that can demonstrate capabilities in zirconium alloy technologies and associated consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for future contracts in similar areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the emphasis on inclusivity in the procurement process, while larger firms may also find relevant opportunities for collaboration or subcontracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEP WP5 - Review of Zirconium Manufacturing and Joining

Notice Description

The Client (UKAEA) seeks to create a better understanding of the manufacturability and joinability of zirconium (Zr) alloys as a structural material for a fusion environment. The successful Consultant will be selected by the Client to write a review of the manufacturing landscape and Zr alloy joinability for current commercial Zr alloys. Furthermore, there will be some novel work involved in thermodynamic calculations and physical dissimilar butt-joins.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3a6e9d3-6f23-4322-a057-ba96377c7019
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d332199-57aa-4426-8090-5cd7c7f16503
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,547 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2019 - 1 Jan 2020 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
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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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOOD NUCLEAR

Further Information

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