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Design Innovation and Validation of TF Cable Prototype and S Coil Prototype

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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20 Aug 2024 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) initiated a procurement process titled "Design Innovation and Validation of TF Cable Prototype and S Coil Prototype," classified under research and experimental development services. The project aimed to advance the manufacturing design of high current density high temperature superconducting cables through a phased innovation programme. Though it was in the award stage, the contract was ultimately unsuccessful. The procurement was carried out under a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to receiving only one technically feasible response. The project was location-specific to the UK, with the authority based in Abingdon, United Kingdom. Key dates include the award notice issued on 20 August 2024.

This tender represented a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in superconducting cable technology, innovation, and high-temperature materials. Though this particular procurement was unsuccessful, similar future opportunities could benefit engineering firms, research institutions, and manufacturers with capabilities in advanced material science and energy production technologies. Businesses equipped to navigate the complex technical specifications and phased innovation approaches would find such tenders advantageous for growth and collaboration with prominent public sector organisations like the UKAEA.

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Notice Title

Design Innovation and Validation of TF Cable Prototype and S Coil Prototype

Notice Description

The UKAEA Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) Confinement Systems team seeks a procurement partner to advance the manufacturing design of its high current density high temperature superconducting cable through an innovation programme structured into several phases. The contract will include hold points to assess satisfactory progress (both schedular and technical) within each phase, prior to proceeding to the next phase.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UKAEA Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) Confinement Systems team seeks a procurement partner to advance the manufacturing design of its high current density high temperature superconducting cable through an innovation programme structured into several phases. The contract will include hold points to assess satisfactory progress (both schedular and technical) within each phase, prior to proceeding to the next phase.

Procurement Information

A PIN was released to the open market, with only one technically feasible supplier responding. The other PIN responses received indicated the required timelines wouldn't be feasible, and as such the open tender process was cancelled as per Regulation 32 (2a), with no suitable requests to participate submitted except from the Contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0491fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026405-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
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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