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title: "STEP concept development for separation of Isotopes for Fusion Materials"
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# STEP concept development for separation of Isotopes for Fusion Materials

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a20c9e6-9573-431f-b8b0-06d7b34b8108

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority initiated a public procurement process titled "STEP concept development for separation of Isotopes for Fusion Materials", which focuses on services related to basic metals. This procurement is classified under various codes including chemical products and engineering design services, and it is located in the South East of England. The tender was completed on 22nd December 2021, with the contract period spanning from 17th January 2022 to 30th April 2022. The procurement followed an open procedure, allowing for broad competition among suppliers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in advanced materials development, particularly those with expertise in isotope separation technologies. Companies engaged in engineering design services, research and development, and chemical processing would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The UKAEA is looking to partner with innovative suppliers capable of proposing integrated technological solutions, making this an attractive prospect for SMEs in the relevant sectors aiming to expand their market reach.

## Notice

The STEP Programme and wider UKAEA programmes related to advanced materials development are seeking to explore technology options to provide scalable solutions for isotope separation in metals. Possible solutions include (but are not limited to) electromagnetic techniques to separate ionized materials, selective laser-based ionization, distillation methods involving liquid phases, gas-based separation via centrifuges, and chemical processes based on ion exchange, electrolysis, or electrolytic methods. UKAEA would like to partner with the industry to explore different technologies and their possibilities. At this stage, this (interaction) could be with companies with key expertise in specific elements of the technology solutions, for example in the production of ion/atomic beams, or with knowledge of ion collection and extraction. Alternatively, we would welcome bids from suppliers with capabilities to develop novel integrated solutions, bringing together various technologies to develop a full isotope separation methodology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82bb9e5c-059e-4ef8-9741-6b5f2903a45b |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,115 |
| 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 | FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 24 - Chemical products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 14700000 - Basic metals
- 24000000 - Chemical products
- 42152000 - Parts of nuclear reactors
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82bb9e5c-059e-4ef8-9741-6b5f2903a45b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82bb9e5c-059e-4ef8-9741-6b5f2903a45b
  2nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40868&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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