Tender

The support for the scoping of a research and development programme for the concept development of a suitable utility scaled supercritical carbon dioxide power generation plant.

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

07 Feb 2024 at 14:34

TenderUpdate

05 Feb 2024 at 09:49

Planning

21 Dec 2023 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has issued a tender for the support in scoping a research and development programme for a supercritical carbon dioxide power generation plant. The main procurement category is services within the research and development industry. The deadline for submission has been extended to 23rd February 2024, providing an opportunity for businesses interested in supercritical CO2 turbine technology to participate in this procurement process.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those focused on utility-scale power generating equipment and supercritical CO2 turbines, to provide expertise for the development of a new power generation plant. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is looking for proposals to inform the design of a supercritical CO2 power plant, aiming to enhance cycle efficiency. Businesses with experience in similar projects or specialised knowledge in this field can leverage their capabilities to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Title

The support for the scoping of a research and development programme for the concept development of a suitable utility scaled supercritical carbon dioxide power generation plant.

Notice Description

The objective of this RFI is to better understand the trade space around utility scaled power generating equipment with the emphasis on supercritical CO2 turbines. This information will be used to inform the broader SPP design which includes minimum operating conditions required to meet the necessary cycle efficiency.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this RFI is to better understand the trade space around utility scaled power generating equipment with the emphasis on supercritical CO2 turbines. This information will be used to inform the broader SPP design which includes minimum operating conditions required to meet the necessary cycle efficiency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04295c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004077-2024
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
7 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2025Expired
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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