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title: "STEP WP5 - Review Of Titanium Alloy Development Towards Use In A Nuclear Fusion Environment"
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# STEP WP5 - Review Of Titanium Alloy Development Towards Use In A Nuclear Fusion Environment

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2053defb-6d64-40e6-b6e5-dac578733257

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is inviting proposals for a contract titled "STEP WP5 - Review Of Titanium Alloy Development Towards Use In A Nuclear Fusion Environment." This procurement, classified under research and development services, is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tendering process has concluded, with the deadline for submissions on 20 September 2019, and the contract period running from 4 October 2019 to 10 January 2020. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, aiming to select a consultant to analyse titanium alloys in fusion environments.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in materials science and nuclear technology. Companies, especially SMEs, that can provide in-depth reviews and recommendations on titanium and zirconium alloy development would be well-suited to compete. With the successful supplier being Wood Nuclear Limited, this project highlights potential avenues for growth in innovative materials research within the nuclear sector.

## Notice

The Client (UKAEA) seeks to create a better understanding of the history of alloy development in titanium (Ti) alloys, the likely performance of Ti alloys in a fusion environment and the lessons learned from Ti that might apply to zirconium (Zr) alloy development. The successful Consultant will be selected by the Client to write a review in these areas with clear concluding recommendations for research opportunities going forward.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebcdcd21-ba38-4fa7-92dc-c1f20033d6f8 |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2019 - 10 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,985 |
| 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 | WOOD NUCLEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2019 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebcdcd21-ba38-4fa7-92dc-c1f20033d6f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebcdcd21-ba38-4fa7-92dc-c1f20033d6f8
  7th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29867&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

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