Planning

Manifolded Cryogenic Helium Properties and RF Verification Rig For the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP)

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

16 Oct 2024 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Manifolded Cryogenic Helium Properties and RF Verification Rig For the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP)." This process falls under the industry category of "Research and experimental development services" (CPV code: 73100000), and it is primarily a services contract. The location for the project is the UK, and the current communication indicates that a future notice date is set for January 3, 2025. The overall budget for this procurement is approximately £5,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in experimental rig construction, helium cryogenic fluid properties validation, and related research services. Companies with capabilities in magnets (CPV code: 31630000), installation services of testing equipment (CPV code: 51230000), and experimental development services are well-suited to compete. This early market engagement phase is designed to gather information regarding contractors' capabilities, facilities, availability, and cost estimates, providing a vital stepping stone for businesses looking to grow through high-tech research and development projects.

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Notice Title

Manifolded Cryogenic Helium Properties and RF Verification Rig For the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP)

Notice Description

Early Market Engagement - Request for Information The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) requires an experimental rig which will be used to complete at least one experimental campaign to validate helium cryogenic fluid properties with representative localised heating conditions. UKAEA requests information regarding Contractors' capabilities, facilities, availability and estimated cost to complete one or more of the tasks identified in the attached document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) requires an experimental rig which will be used to complete at least one experimental campaign to validate helium cryogenic fluid properties with representative localised heating conditions. UKAEA requests information regarding Contractors' capabilities, facilities, availability and estimated cost to complete one or more of the tasks identified in the attached document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ace6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033398-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

51 - Installation services (except software)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

31630000 - Magnets

51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 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
Kamilla Krajniak
Contact Email
kamilla.krajniak@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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