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title: "SBRI Competition Fusion Industry Challenges - Development of Pulsed Power for Commercial Fusion Applications"
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# SBRI Competition Fusion Industry Challenges - Development of Pulsed Power for Commercial Fusion Applications

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45ce9a0d-cbe2-47fb-9041-306b868411c5

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has initiated a tender titled "SBRI Competition Fusion Industry Challenges - Development of Pulsed Power for Commercial Fusion Applications" in the research and development services and related consultancy services category. This tender, located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, aims to develop solutions for fusion energy challenges focusing on pulsed power for commercial fusion applications. The deadline for tender submissions is 11th July 2024, with project delivery expected by 31st March 2025.

This tender, with a total budget of up to £3.5 million, presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector to contribute innovative solutions to advance fusion energy technology. Businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly in the field of pulsed power, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is the contracting authority for this opportunity.

## Notice

This is a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition funded by the UK Atomic Energy Authority. The aim of the competition is to develop solutions to fusion energy challenges in three key priority areas (Scaling of technology, Reliability, Control Precision). The competition has one theme. Development of pulsed power for commercial fusion applications. A total of up to PS3.5m inclusive of VAT, is allocated to this competition. We expect to fund a number of projects. Each project should be delivered by 31st March 2025. Each project can range in size up to total costs of PS300,000, inclusive of VAT. Please refer to attachments for the full competition guidance .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972b2bb0-1aa6-4f01-9485-a69c5b0ca0d2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2024 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972b2bb0-1aa6-4f01-9485-a69c5b0ca0d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972b2bb0-1aa6-4f01-9485-a69c5b0ca0d2
  3rd June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=82282&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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