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Tritium Breeder Technology Experiments

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is inviting tenders for a series of Tritium Breeder Technology Experiments under the title "Tritium Breeder Technology Experiments". This procurement process, classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, encompasses three experiments focusing on different tritium breeding methods: solid lithium ceramics, liquid metal, and molten salt of lithium. Located at Culham Campus, Abingdon (OX14 3DB), this tender falls under the services category and follows an open procedure. The tender submission deadline has been updated to 10th September 2024, and each experiment (lot) has a budget cap of £800,000 Ex VAT, adhering to the legal basis of Directive 2014/24/EU.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in experimental technologies related to tritium breeding and materials science. Companies capable of undertaking sophisticated scientific experiments, especially in the fields of solid-state chemistry, metallurgy, and molten salt technologies, would be well-suited for these projects. Successfully securing a lot in this tender can enhance a business's profile in the advanced scientific research sector and provide substantial financial growth, given the notable budget allocations for each experiment. Furthermore, it allows businesses to collaborate with a prestigious organisation like UKAEA, potentially leading to future research and development opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tritium Breeder Technology Experiments

Notice Description

A programme of three small scale experiments to address a critical aspect of tritium breeding technology based on different methods: solid lithium ceramics (Lot 1), liquid metal (either as a pure metal or as part of mixture/eutectic (Lot 2) and molten salt of lithium (Lot 3). Each experiment has a budget cap of PS800,000 Ex VAT.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Solid lithium ceramics

Lot 1 experiment: To address a critical aspect of tritium breeding technology based on solid lithium ceramics.

Lot 2 Lithium in liquid phase (1)

Lot 2 experiment: To address a critical aspect of tritium breeding technology based on lithium in liquid.

Lot 3 Molten salt of lithium (1)

Lot 3 experiment: To address a critical aspect of tritium breeding technology based on molten salt of lithium.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0484f8
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025568-2024
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
TLJ South East (England), TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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