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title: "STEP Manufacture Support Services Framework"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# STEP Manufacture Support Services Framework

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42c283a6-2266-4664-b39b-64dbf6c0a3c9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority seeking services under the title "STEP Manufacture Support Services Framework". This initiative falls under the engineering services category (CPV Code: 71300000) and is located in the UK. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the award was made on 25th January 2022. The contract period runs from 25th January 2022 to 31st March 2024, with the previous tender period ending on 15th October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering sector, particularly those specialising in mechanical engineering services and engineering support services. Companies providing capabilities in joining technologies, forming technologies, machining feasibility, and pressurised vessel design would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract, valued at £3,500,000, offers potential collaboration opportunities with established suppliers like Frazer Nash Consultancy Ltd and Rolls-Royce, contributing to growth in the advanced manufacturing and nuclear sectors.

## Notice

STEP Manufacturing Support Services Framework" consisting of providing capabilities in the areas of (but not limited to) joining technologies, forming technologies, machining feasibility (including refractory materials), pressurised vessel design and manufacture, DfM experience (also in novel, initial design concepts) and NDE technologies including guidance on enabling design requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e804a9f-8715-4b28-a535-d82ee6bc53c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | ANSALDO NUCLEAR; DOOSAN BABCOCK; FRAZER NASH CONSULTANCY; NUCLEAR AMRC; ROLLS-ROYCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71336000 - Engineering support services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2022 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e804a9f-8715-4b28-a535-d82ee6bc53c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e804a9f-8715-4b28-a535-d82ee6bc53c6
  28th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39424&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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