Planning

STEP PLASMA & HCD FRAMEWORK PANEL

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

18 Nov 2024 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is planning a procurement process titled "STEP PLASMA & HCD FRAMEWORK PANEL". The procurement falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV: 73000000) and is located in the UK. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with a contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2029. Key dates include the future notice date on 7th April 2025. The tender aims to establish a framework panel of multiple suppliers to support specific plasma and Heating Current Drive (HCD) research and design requirements, with a total value estimated at £7.5 million GBP.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in engineering services, engineering design services, design-modelling services, and R&D consultancy services. Businesses with strong capabilities in plasma and HCD modelling will find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement method involves both electronic and written submissions, which opens the tender to a wider range of suppliers. Given the substantial contract value and the long-term engagement, this is a valuable opportunity for businesses seeking to develop or expand their expertise in the nuclear research and development arena.

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Notice Title

STEP PLASMA & HCD FRAMEWORK PANEL

Notice Description

UKIFS is seeking to create a Plasma & HCD Modelling Framework Panel, consisting of multiple suppliers that can provide a knowledge and capability base for specific Plasma & HCD research and design requirements. The overall aim is to create more accurate and faster models that can be used in scenario modelling for STEP, and to advance the fundamental understanding in these areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKIFS is seeking to create a Plasma & HCD Modelling Framework Panel, consisting of multiple suppliers that can provide a knowledge and capability base for specific Plasma & HCD research and design requirements. The overall aim is to create more accurate and faster models that can be used in scenario modelling for STEP, and to advance the fundamental understanding in these areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b767
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037230-2024
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

72242000 - Design-modelling services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
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
Raj Kumar
Contact Email
raj.kumar@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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