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title: "Stage 3 SBRI Nano-steels project extension"
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# Stage 3 SBRI Nano-steels project extension

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34bf4e6a-b344-4d24-9169-982a13528f75

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## Summary

The contracting process is led by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, focusing on the "Stage 3 SBRI Nano-steels project extension". This project falls under the research and development services sector and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted as a single tender action, with the contract awarded on 4th September 2019, and the contract period running from 5th September 2019 to 31st March 2020. The total value of the contract is £59,906, and it specifically investigates the viability of experimental steel alloys for high-temperature use in nuclear reactors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the research and development sector, particularly those specialising in materials engineering, metallurgy, and nuclear technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore this opportunity, especially if they have expertise in structural materials suitable for nuclear applications. Companies that can contribute innovative solutions or collaborate on the development and testing of advanced alloys will be well-positioned to compete for similar projects in the future.

## Notice

Phase 3 of the project 'Nano-Structured Steels to Extend Operational Performance for Nuclear Reactors' will serve as a direct continuation to the previous Phases of the project and will principally investigate the potential viability of the experimental steel alloys for use as structural materials in nuclear reactors that could operate at higher temperatures and/or in different reactor designs. This is planned by investigating the microstructures and testing mechanical properties of the alloys to provide indicative information for whether the material is likely suitable as a high temperature structural material in a nuclear environment. The alloys in question are alloys 666 and 694. Both alloys will be investigated in the heat-treated and tempered condition. Alloy 694 is already in this condition. Alloy 666 will receive this treatment at the start of this proposed project on the as-forged 666 bar produced in Phase 2. Additional information: This was a STA on the grounds of Where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons:- The IP for the improvement process is held by the current supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71857e3d-90f0-4fa8-9bbc-5c76e33313f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,906 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,906 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2019 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71857e3d-90f0-4fa8-9bbc-5c76e33313f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71857e3d-90f0-4fa8-9bbc-5c76e33313f9
  24th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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