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title: "STEP IVC - Tritium Extraction Mechanisms"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# STEP IVC - Tritium Extraction Mechanisms

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-116a59a5-d1ac-4c42-8fb0-c4a6fb4f0811

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently seeking proposals for a project titled "STEP IVC - Tritium Extraction Mechanisms" aimed at producing a data set or handbook concerning tritium behaviour in fluids, critical for breeder blanket designers. This opportunity falls under the industry category of miscellaneous engineering services, with a total budget of £30,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 26th November 2020, leading to a contract period from 14th December 2020 to 19th March 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, focusing on transparency and accessibility for applicants.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in research and development consultancy or engineering services looking to expand their business. Companies that specialise in fluid dynamics, tritium behaviour studies, or related experimental development would be particularly well-suited to apply for this contract, leveraging their expertise to contribute to advancements in nuclear technology.

## Notice

The STEP team is looking to award a contract to produce a data set or handbook to act as a reference for breeder blanket designers, outlining tritium behaviour in fluids that will drive design decisions. The allocated budget for this contract is PS30,000 and is to be delivered by 19th March 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/868ec31b-d0c3-4dab-b20f-30563d9cd039 |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 19 Mar 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
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2020 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/868ec31b-d0c3-4dab-b20f-30563d9cd039

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/868ec31b-d0c3-4dab-b20f-30563d9cd039
  29th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=35113&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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