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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10b75d7d-40d4-4086-bacd-b6518d9d7e21

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a supplier for the "STEP IVC - Mechanically Decoupled First Wall Study" as part of its STEP programme. This tender falls under the engineering design services category (CPV code 71320000) and is centred in the South East of England. The procurement method selected is the open procedure, and the tender period will conclude on 20 November 2020. Suppliers must deliver the final report by 30 April 2021, with contract commencement anticipated on 14 December 2020, with a maximum contract value set at £30,000.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in engineering design and mechanical engineering services to expand their clientele within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in engineering consultancy or similar fields will be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender, enabling them to demonstrate their capabilities in innovative solutions related to the development of advanced nuclear technologies.

## 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/28bfa553-1a2a-404f-8f76-839e4e40b100 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2020 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28bfa553-1a2a-404f-8f76-839e4e40b100

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28bfa553-1a2a-404f-8f76-839e4e40b100
  23rd October 2020 - Opportunity 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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