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Atomistic Modelling of Detritiation of Tungsten

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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05 Aug 2022 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently seeking a consultant for the project titled "Atomistic Modelling of Detritiation of Tungsten." This procurement falls under the research and development industry category and is taking place in Abingdon, UK. The tender process is active and follows an open procurement method. The tender submission deadline is set for 9th September 2022, and the contract period is expected to start on 4th October 2022 and conclude on 27th January 2023. The total budget for this project is £200,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those experienced in materials science and modelling for the nuclear industry. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions related to surface oxidation and detritiation processes would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Businesses that focus on developing mesoscale modelling tools or have expertise in hydrogen isotope transport kinetics may find this project particularly relevant for expanding their operations in the atomic energy sector.

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Notice Title

Atomistic Modelling of Detritiation of Tungsten

Notice Description

The Client known henceforth as UKAEA (United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority) requires a Consultant to provide modelling services which will examine the role of surface oxidation in the detritiation of tungsten tiles following fusion reactor service, including eventualities of accidental exposure to oxygen during service. This project is envisaged to lay the foundation for creating a mesoscale modelling tool with the capability to directly predict oxide microstructural evolution, and oxide growth and hydrogen isotope transport kinetics in aqueous corrosion. As such the Consultant will submit findings in such a way that can be used by UKAEA for this purpose.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Client known henceforth as UKAEA (United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority) requires a Consultant to provide modelling services which will examine the role of surface oxidation in the detritiation of tungsten tiles following fusion reactor service, including eventualities of accidental exposure to oxygen during service. This project is envisaged to lay the foundation for creating a mesoscale modelling tool with the capability to directly predict oxide microstructural evolution, and oxide growth and hydrogen isotope transport kinetics in aqueous corrosion. As such the Consultant will submit findings in such a way that can be used by UKAEA for this purpose.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03594d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021550-2022
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2022 - 27 Jan 2023 1-6 months
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
Jim McGough
Contact Email
jim.mcgough@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
Not specified

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

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