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STEP FUEL CYCLE - TRITIUM ENGINEERING

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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13 May 2022 at 10:56

TenderUpdate

12 May 2021 at 12:51

Tender

15 Apr 2021 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has completed the tendering process for the "STEP FUEL CYCLE - TRITIUM ENGINEERING" project, classified under engineering studies. This procurement falls within the services category and operates under an open procedure method. The project, aimed at supporting the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) in its work towards a concept design in 2024, involved a tender period that concluded on 17th May 2021. The project is located in Abingdon, UK, with an active contract value of £1,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering studies, particularly those with expertise in tritium knowledge and related services. Companies offering research and development consultancy services, including large firms and SMEs with relevant experience, are well-suited to compete. The selection criteria emphasise the importance of quality, corporate experience, and social value, making this an attractive opportunity for providers that can demonstrate their capabilities in these areas.

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Notice Title

STEP FUEL CYCLE - TRITIUM ENGINEERING

Notice Description

UKAEA are looking to procure the services of select suppliers to provide knowledge of tritium and tritium engineering under a new Tritium Framework. This framework is being issued by the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) to support the project's work towards a concept design in 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKAEA are looking to procure the services of select suppliers to provide knowledge of tritium and tritium engineering under a new Tritium Framework. This framework is being issued by the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) to support the project's work towards a concept design in 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a660
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012463-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71335000 - Engineering studies

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,100 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,100 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Reece Baines
Contact Email
reece.baines@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235467082

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

ATKINS

FRAZER – NASH CONSULTANCY

IDOM

JACOBS

KINECTRICS

KYOTO FUSIONEERING

NUVIA

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