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title: "STEP WP5 - Fusion Power Plant - Breeder Blanket Design Challenge"
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# STEP WP5 - Fusion Power Plant - Breeder Blanket Design Challenge

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28f426c2-4d05-44ca-840c-4ea854400a3d

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking consultants for the "STEP WP5 - Fusion Power Plant - Breeder Blanket Design Challenge." This tender is part of the services category in the energy sector and is located in the South East of England. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 1 November 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 18 November 2019 and will run until 28 February 2020. This is an open procurement method, allowing a broad range of stakeholders to participate.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in engineering, design, and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in nuclear technology and industrial processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in structural and thermal design, corrosion engineering, and feasibility studies would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. Engaging with the UK's fusion energy initiatives can position businesses advantageously within this innovative sector and foster growth through collaborative projects.

## Notice

UKAEA wants to identify and partner with Consultant(s) to develop conceptual designs for the breeder blankets of a fusion power plant. Identified Consultant(s) would develop conceptual designs for fusion Breeder Blankets, which are critical systems for future fusion power plants. This system plays an important role in the fuel and thermal cycles of fusion power plants. Breeder Blankets generate fusion fuel and useful heat, which is transferred to the circulated coolant. In many cases this is pressurised and places large loads onto the Breeder Blanket structure. Consultant(s) are requested to submit proposals that address structural and thermal design challenges, applying their expertise to either improve performance, manufacturability and/or Technology Readiness

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad3a00a6-a357-41cb-9ac1-1b017736da26 |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 |
| 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
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 09343000 - Radioactive materials
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 44615100 - Steel pressure vessels
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
- 71337000 - Corrosion engineering services
- 71356200 - Technical assistance services
- 73120000 - Experimental development services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2019 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad3a00a6-a357-41cb-9ac1-1b017736da26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad3a00a6-a357-41cb-9ac1-1b017736da26
  3rd October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30352&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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