Tender

Cryogenics Workshop

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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TenderUpdate

30 Mar 2022 at 11:24

Planning

01 Mar 2022 at 17:39

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is hosting a Cryogenics Workshop aimed at gathering input from the cryogenics community regarding the STEP prototype and future commercial fusion power stations. This event, classified under research and development services, is scheduled to take place at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, United Kingdom, with remote participation options available. The workshop is currently in the planning stage, and the deadline for registration to attend has been set for 4th April 2022.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses in the cryogenics and related industries to engage with key stakeholders in nuclear fusion research. Companies specialising in consulting, research, and development services, particularly those with expertise in cryogenic technologies, magnets, and advanced engineering, would find this workshop particularly beneficial. Participation could enhance networking prospects and lead to potential collaborations within the growing field of fusion energy development.

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Notice Title

Cryogenics Workshop

Notice Description

The STEP prototype and future commercial fusion power stations will require significant cryogenic cooling at a range of temperatures from 80K to 4K. UKAEA are inviting the wider cryogenics community to a workshop to engage with the STEP programme and wider fusion community. The workshop will be held at Culham Science Centre, with opportunity for remote participation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The STEP prototype and future commercial fusion power stations will require significant cryogenic cooling at a range of temperatures from 80K to 4K. UKAEA are inviting the wider cryogenics community to a workshop to engage with the STEP programme and wider fusion community. The workshop will be held at Culham Science Centre, with opportunity for remote participation. Additional information: Please register your interest in attendance at the Cryogenics Community Engagement Workshop via the EventBrite link as included in the documentation attached

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031c96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008534-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

31630000 - Magnets

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Sarah Meakin
Contact Email
sarah.meakin@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

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