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title: "STEP: Commercial Pathway Support"
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# STEP: Commercial Pathway Support

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f3409b1-5b89-4a36-810a-16a90d44d808

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking tenders for the "STEP: Commercial Pathway Support" project, aimed at advancing the design of the STEP Prototype Reactor to a commercially viable level by April 2024. This procurement falls under the industry category of electricity, heating, solar, and nuclear energy, and the tender period ends on 1st November 2021. The contract will commence on 21st November 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2024. This open procurement invites potential suppliers to provide technical services related to the STEP initiative, which includes feasibility studies and assessments of energy systems across various levels.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in research and development consultancy, particularly those specialising in energy systems and nuclear technology. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and demonstrate expertise in technical assessments and design flowsheets will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their capabilities in the energy sector.

## Notice

The STEP programme intends to progress the conceptual design of the STEP Prototype Reactor (SPR) to an investible point by April 2024. A key aspect of the STEP programme is to consider the overall trajectory to achieve the commercialisation of fusion, identifying the role that the STEP programme and in particular SPR play. This Invitation to Tender invites Potential Suppliers to submit a tender that may lead to an award of contract for the provision of: Technical services supporting the commercial pathway of the STEP project via investigative / feasibility studies, technology maturity assessments, high-level development of concept design flowsheets and modelling / assessment of energy systems at a supranational, national or regional level.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2f5fcb-bd28-4b3b-9e8c-8f6c7abc1023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2021 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2f5fcb-bd28-4b3b-9e8c-8f6c7abc1023

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2f5fcb-bd28-4b3b-9e8c-8f6c7abc1023
  27th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39770&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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