Planning

H3AT enriched tungsten

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

24 Feb 2022 at 09:39

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is planning a tender titled "H3AT enriched tungsten," which falls under the goods category and relates to the tungsten industry. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage and aims to investigate hydrogen retention and release from fusion-relevant materials. The tender is set to be published on 4th March 2022, with the work focused on enhancing safety by reducing activation issues from neutron irradiation of tungsten. The project will take place at the UKAEA’s facility located at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, UKJ14.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in materials science, particularly those specialising in tungsten and fusion research. Companies that excel in innovative material production or have expertise in handling isotopically altered substances will be well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this project, businesses can position themselves as key contributors to cutting-edge research in fusion technology, potentially leading to further collaborations and contracts within the burgeoning field of nuclear energy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

H3AT enriched tungsten

Notice Description

UKAEA wishes to investigate hydrogen retention and release from fusion relevant materials which have been irradiated to levels representing different timeframes inside a fusion reactor. Self-ion damaged tungsten has already been investigated, but it is also highly desirable to investigate neutron damaged tungsten. This work has not been possible to date due to the activation issues after tungsten is irradiated by neutrons. This would lead to an unreasonably high dose rate to experimental staff. If isotopically altered tungsten is obtained, then the level of activation from neutron irradiation can be significantly reduced. The dose rate to UKAEA staff will therefore also be significantly reduced.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKAEA wishes to investigate hydrogen retention and release from fusion relevant materials which have been irradiated to levels representing different timeframes inside a fusion reactor. Self-ion damaged tungsten has already been investigated, but it is also highly desirable to investigate neutron damaged tungsten. This work has not been possible to date due to the activation issues after tungsten is irradiated by neutrons. This would lead to an unreasonably high dose rate to experimental staff. If isotopically altered tungsten is obtained, then the level of activation from neutron irradiation can be significantly reduced. The dose rate to UKAEA staff will therefore also be significantly reduced.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031a93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005111-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

CPV Codes

14750000 - Cadmium, lutetium, hafnium, tantalum and tungsten

14755000 - Tungsten

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Mar 2022Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Abigail Woods
Contact Email
abigail.woods@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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