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title: "STEP IVC - Mechanically Decoupled First Wall Study"
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# STEP IVC - Mechanically Decoupled First Wall Study

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d6f30cf-6f89-458b-8954-b256a42f00d6

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is initiating a procurement process for the "STEP IVC - Mechanically Decoupled First Wall Study" under the category of engineering design services. This contract aims to secure a report on the Detached First Wall (DFW) blanket design for the STEP programme, with delivery expected by the end of April 2021. The procurement is at the award stage, with an active contract already issued to Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd, following an open procedure that closed on 20th November 2020. The contract commenced on 7th December 2020 and will run through to 30th April 2021, with a total contract value of £21,750, located in the South East of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering design services and mechanical engineering. Companies offering similar expertise, particularly in the field of nuclear or fusion technology or those able to conduct detailed engineering analyses, would be well-suited to participate in such procurement processes. The involvement of a prominent buyer like the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority indicates potential for ongoing demand in this sector, making it an attractive prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their business horizons.

## Notice

UKAEA is looking to identify a supplier that can produce a report on MDFW for its STEP programme. The report is to be delivered by the end of April 2021. MDFW (also known as the Detached First Wall/DFW) blanket design is a feature of some tokamak designs, such as the ARC reactor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e553786-459b-4451-b4bd-a7ac7e6a6a22 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,750 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2021 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e553786-459b-4451-b4bd-a7ac7e6a6a22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e553786-459b-4451-b4bd-a7ac7e6a6a22
  8th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=34981&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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