Tender

Remountable Magnet Joints Technology Development Programme Consultancy

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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TenderUpdate

28 Jun 2024 at 10:34

Planning

18 Jun 2024 at 17:19

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is initiating a tender for the "Remountable Magnet Joints Technology Development Programme Consultancy" within the services category. The consultancy aims to accelerate the development of STEP RMJ technology, focusing on Rare Earth Barium Copper Oxide (REBCO) technical superconductors and related areas, particularly in the context of nuclear fusion. The tender is at the planning stage, with a future notice date of 1st August 2024. The buying organisation is located at Culham Campus, Abingdon, UK and can be contacted via Catherine Sirotkin at +44 1235467082 or catherine.sirotkin@ukaea.uk.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses experienced in research and development consultancy services, specifically in superconductivity and nuclear fusion technologies, to engage in a high-profile project concerning magnet joints technology. Suitable businesses should possess expertise in Rare Earth Barium Copper Oxide (REBCO) superconductors, resistive joints in superconducting cables, and high-spec superconductor testing facilities. The opportunity, initiated by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, offers potential for business growth by providing unique experience and expertise rather than just the ability to deliver an engineering product.

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Notice Title

Remountable Magnet Joints Technology Development Programme Consultancy

Notice Description

The services provided under this consultancy are intended to accelerate the development of STEP RMJ technology by reviewing the programme and providing expertise currently lacking in the team towards future test campaigns. The scope of the contract may also include the requirement for development engineering support. This specification is intended to procure unique experience and expertise, rather than a unique ability to deliver an engineering product. The service provider shall have a demonstrable track record (experience and expertise) in as many of the following as possible: Rare Earth Barium Copper Oxide (REBCO) technical superconductors, resistive joints between superconducting cables and high spec superconductor test facilities, preferably all within the context of nuclear fusion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services provided under this consultancy are intended to accelerate the development of STEP RMJ technology by reviewing the programme and providing expertise currently lacking in the team towards future test campaigns. This specification is intended to procure unique experience and expertise, rather than a unique ability to deliver an engineering product. The service provider shall have a demonstrable track record (experience and expertise) in as many of the following as possible: Rare Earth Barium Copper Oxide (REBCO) technical superconductors, resistive joints between superconducting cables and high spec superconductor test facilities, preferably all within the context of nuclear fusion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0470f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019781-2024
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2024Expired
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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