Tender

STEP scoping of a research and development programme for the concept development of a suitable closed loop helium coolant circuit

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

29 Sep 2023 at 13:06

TenderUpdate

11 Sep 2023 at 12:21

TenderUpdate

04 Aug 2023 at 08:21

Planning

14 Jul 2023 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has initiated a tender process for the provision of research and development services relating to a closed loop helium coolant circuit. This procurement falls under the services category within the CPV classification for Research and development services. The buying organisation, based in Abingdon, UK, aims to optimise power output through innovative heat exchanger design. The deadline for submission has been extended to 27/10/2023, providing interested parties with ample time to participate in this stage of the procurement process.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services to engage with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority on the advancement of heat exchange technologies. Companies with expertise in designing and implementing closed loop coolant systems in the nuclear fusion domain would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. By participating, businesses can contribute towards enhancing the efficiency and performance of primary coolant loop designs to maximise the power output of the SPP facility.

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Notice Title

STEP scoping of a research and development programme for the concept development of a suitable closed loop helium coolant circuit

Notice Description

The objective of this PIN is to better understand the trade space around the major heat exchanger equipment. This information will be used to inform the broader primary coolant loop design, plant spatial layouts, and maintenance strategy. The goal is to maximise SPP net power output by designing heat exchangers that provide maximum performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this PIN is to better understand the trade space around the major heat exchanger equipment. This information will be used to inform the broader primary coolant loop design, plant spatial layouts, and maintenance strategy. The goal is to maximise SPP net power output by designing heat exchangers that provide maximum performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e21d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028804-2023
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 2023Expired
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
Catherine Sirotkin
Contact Email
catherine.sirotkin@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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