Planning

REBCO High Temperature Superconductors

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY (UKAEA)

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Planning

01 Jul 2021 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is planning a tender for "REBCO High Temperature Superconductors" as part of research consultancy services focused on fusion research. This initiative is categorised under services within the CPV classification, and it is set to take place at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, UK. The value of the contract is estimated at £200,000, and the procurement process is currently in the planning stage. A future notice is scheduled for 29 October 2021, aimed at gathering information on the performance and supply chain capabilities for REBCO-based superconductors.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses involved in advanced materials, particularly those specialising in high-performance superconductors and related technologies. Companies with expertise in producing rare earth metal compounds and conductors would be well-positioned to compete in this tender process. The insights garnered from this request for information (RFI) may also lead to further tender opportunities in the field of fusion energy research, making it essential for interested firms to engage actively.

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Notice Title

REBCO High Temperature Superconductors

Notice Description

The magnets for STEP will be required to carry very large currents, in high magnetic fields, and with losses kept to a minimum. The most promising materials for this application are REBCO-based high temperature superconductors. The use of these materials allows for designs with much lower Joule heating losses than resistive materials, and REBCO operates at higher temperatures and in higher magnetic fields than low temperature superconductors such as Nb3Sn. The purpose of this RFI is to enable UKAEA to: Understand the performance of REBCO-based high temperature superconductors, Understand the supply chain capacity to produce these conductors at tokamak-relevant scales, This information will directly impact on future tender opportunities relating to this area

Lot Information

Lot 1

The magnets for STEP will be required to carry very large currents, in high magnetic fields, and with losses kept to a minimum. The most promising materials for this application are REBCO-based high temperature superconductors. The use of these materials allows for designs with much lower Joule heating losses than resistive materials, and REBCO operates at higher temperatures and in higher magnetic fields than low temperature superconductors such as Nb3Sn. The purpose of this RFI is to enable UKAEA to: Understand the performance of REBCO-based high temperature superconductors, Understand the supply chain capacity to produce these conductors at tokamak-relevant scales, This information will directly impact on future tender opportunities relating to this area. Additional information: if you have any issues downloading documents please contact daniel.brown@ukaea.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c28c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015128-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

24315500 - Compounds of rare earth metals

44318000 - Conductors

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY (UKAEA)
Contact Name
Daniel Brown
Contact Email
daniel.brown@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7546653628

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
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

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

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