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STEP: Commercial Pathway Support

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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27 Sep 2021 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently conducting a tender process titled "STEP: Commercial Pathway Support" under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. This tender is active and situated in Culham, Abingdon, UK. The submission period is set to close on 1st November 2021, with the contract intended to commence on 21st November 2021. The project aims to advance the conceptual design of the STEP Prototype Reactor to an investible stage by April 2024, with a budget of £1,000,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of technical consultancy, energy systems modelling, and research and development. Companies that specialise in feasibility studies, technology assessments, and the design of concept development flowsheets would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could enhance a firm's portfolio and reputation in the burgeoning field of fusion technology and energy innovation.

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Notice Title

STEP: Commercial Pathway Support

Notice Description

The STEP programme intends to progress the conceptual design of the STEP Prototype Reactor (SPR) to an investible point by April 2024. A key aspect of the STEP programme is to consider the overall trajectory to achieve the commercialisation of fusion, identifying the role that the STEP programme and in particular SPR play. This Invitation to Tender invites Potential Suppliers to submit a tender that may lead to an award of contract for the provision of: Technical services supporting the commercial pathway of the STEP project via investigative / feasibility studies, technology maturity assessments, high-level development of concept design flowsheets and modelling / assessment of energy systems at a supranational, national or regional level.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The STEP programme intends to progress the conceptual design of the STEP Prototype Reactor (SPR) to an investible point by April 2024. A key aspect of the STEP programme is to consider the overall trajectory to achieve the commercialisation of fusion, identifying the role that the STEP programme and in particular SPR play. This Invitation to Tender invites Potential Suppliers to submit a tender that may lead to an award of contract for the provision of: Technical services supporting the commercial pathway of the STEP project via investigative / feasibility studies, technology maturity assessments, high-level development of concept design flowsheets and modelling / assessment of energy systems at a supranational, national or regional level.

Renewal: 1 year Rolling Contract Renewal information within ITT documentation Maximum end date 31st March 2024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e50e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023966-2021
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Robert Boston
Contact Email
robert.boston@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
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

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

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