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title: "STEP WP5 - Stirrer Test Rig Concept Design"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-319a4c18-f651-4756-aaf1-14b31587687b"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# STEP WP5 - Stirrer Test Rig Concept Design

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-319a4c18-f651-4756-aaf1-14b31587687b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority seeking a service for the concept design of a Stirrer Test Rig, specifically to enhance understanding of material performance in liquid metals and molten salts. This open tender, classified under the industry category of heating-system design services, was announced on 4th February 2020, with a contract period running from 4th February 2020 to 29th May 2020. The tender period concluded on 3rd January 2020, and a total estimated contract value of £40,000 was established, with the awarded contract being valued at approximately £38,797.43.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in heating-system design, corrosion engineering, and experimental development services to engage with innovative scientific projects. Companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that provide consultancy or research and development services, will find this an advantageous prospect, allowing them to leverage expertise in materials science and engineering to collaborate with a prominent authority in nuclear energy and advance their business profiles.

## Notice

To develop further understanding of the performance of materials and coatings in liquid metals and molten salts, we are seeking a Concept Study for a test rig which can investigate coolant corrosive properties and flow behaviour in representative blanket conditions. The intention is to simulate the flow of the coolant, which will be induced by a stirring mechanism (e.g. rotating disk or impeller in a small (less than 100 cm3) crucible).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff6a6282-e1b7-4d9f-ac6c-326632ec191d |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2020 - 29 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,797 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOOD NUCLEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71321200 - Heating-system design services
- 71337000 - Corrosion engineering services
- 73120000 - Experimental development services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2020 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff6a6282-e1b7-4d9f-ac6c-326632ec191d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff6a6282-e1b7-4d9f-ac6c-326632ec191d
  4th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=31150&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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