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title: "Development of the STEP HCD HVPS R&D Plan"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-07-15"
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# Development of the STEP HCD HVPS R&D Plan

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41397224-c329-42df-b5bb-de96043933ca

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has initiated a tender process for the development of the STEP HCD HVPS R&D Plan. This contract aims to create a research and development plan for high voltage power supplies in association with the STEP Heating and Current Drive system. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure, with a tender period closing on 14th August 2024. The contract period is set to start on 26th August 2024 and conclude on 31st March 2025.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses providing research and development services and related consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The tender is tailored for companies within the services industry, with a total contract value of 50,000 GBP. Interested businesses across various locations, including the United Kingdom and Europe, can engage with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority to explore growth opportunities in this procurement process.

## Notice

The objective of this contract is to develop an R&D plan for the high voltage (HV) power supplies (PS) associated with the STEP Heating and Current Drive (HCD) system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f39faf0f-4d94-4af3-b83c-3786b832378e |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2024 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f39faf0f-4d94-4af3-b83c-3786b832378e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f39faf0f-4d94-4af3-b83c-3786b832378e
  15th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83517&B=UKAEA
  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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