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10 Apr 2024 at 16:33

Award

03 Aug 2022 at 14:12

TenderUpdate

30 Mar 2022 at 11:39

Tender

24 Feb 2022 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking an Engineering Delivery Partner for the STEP Tranche 1 programme, focusing on research and experimental development services related to the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP). The procurement is in the active stage with a contract period from July 29, 2022, to March 31, 2025. The procurement process is open, and the main location for the project is in the UK. The buying organisation is looking for critical industry expertise to enhance the existing engineering team, and key dates include the deadline for review procedures and contract award information.

This tender for the STEP Tranche 1 Engineering Delivery Partner presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services. Companies experienced in fusion technology services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, as the buying organisation, is aiming to collaborate with a partner for the successful completion of STEP Tranche 1 by March 31, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure with a clear focus on quality criteria, aligning with the authority's need for specialist engineering expertise to advance the STEP programme.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

STEP Tranche 1 Engineering Delivery Partner

Notice Description

STEP have recently completed a key delivery milestone (CML 3.5). A range of options have been considered and down selected to a direction of travel with respect to the STEP Power Plant design. A number of key decisions remain to be made; however a preferred concept is taking shape and is now being developed. The next major milestone is the completion of STEP Tranche 1 and CML 5 by March 31st 2024. While UKAEA and the STEP programme are fusion technology specialists, we require a collaborative and experienced engineering delivery partner to ensure the successful completion of Tranche 1 and CML

Lot Information

Lot 1

Engineering Delivery Partner services for Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) Programme Tranche 1 to provide critical industry expertise to the STEP programme and to enhance and support the existing STEP engineering team.

Renewal: Option to extend for 1 year after expiry of the initial term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031ab4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011688-2024
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73120000 - Experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,750,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20224 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED

Atkins Ltd

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