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title: "NTHF preliminary design study for Coolant Test Module Number 3: Molten Salts"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# NTHF preliminary design study for Coolant Test Module Number 3: Molten Salts

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0124f869-594b-4686-94c6-cd1f23508394

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is conducting a tender for the "NTHF preliminary design study for Coolant Test Module Number 3: Molten Salts", classified under engineering design services. The tender was published on 18th October 2019 and is currently in the active stage. The procurement process is selective, using a negotiated procedure, with a total contract value of £230,000 and a minimum value of £130,000. The tender period concludes on 31st October 2019, while the contract is set to run from 1st February 2020 to 1st June 2020. The project covers multiple delivery locations, including the UK and various British Overseas Territories, providing a broad geographic scope.

This tender presents significant opportunities for engineering firms, particularly those specialising in design services for industrial processes, electrical power systems, and plant engineering. Businesses that offer consultancy in design and execution of research and development will also find this tender relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, which enhances competition and provides a platform for growth within the engineering sector in the UK.

## Notice

NTHF preliminary design study for Coolant Test Module Number 3: Molten Salts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8898aac4-4382-4dfa-8a0c-6934ca1eaa56 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 1 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### 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
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71323000 - Engineering-design services for industrial process and production
- 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services
- 71323200 - Plant engineering design services
- 72242000 - Design-modelling services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2019 at 07:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8898aac4-4382-4dfa-8a0c-6934ca1eaa56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8898aac4-4382-4dfa-8a0c-6934ca1eaa56
  18th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30590&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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