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title: "Development of the STEP HCD HVPS R&D Plan"
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# Development of the STEP HCD HVPS R&D Plan

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d749f74-a5b1-4539-91d7-af0bafc2fe8e

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has completed the procurement process for the development of an R&D plan for the high voltage power supplies associated with the STEP Heating and Current Drive system. This public procurement, which falls under the category of research and development services, utilised an open procedure and was valued at £50,000 GBP. The award was made to Ampegon Power Electronics UK, and the contract commenced on 28 October 2024, ending on 31 March 2025. The tender covered several geographical regions including the UK, Europe, and other territories. Key dates include the tender period end date on 14 August 2024 and the award publication date on 1 November 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in high voltage power supplies and R&D services. SMEs were considered well-suited for this procurement, making it conducive for smaller enterprises aiming to collaborate with large-scale entities like the UKAEA. Companies with expertise in power electronics and R&D consultancy could find substantial business opportunities by engaging in similar projects, potentially enhancing their market presence in government contracts and bolstering their portfolio within the energy sector.

## 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/c7c9e6f3-760c-4dff-9cd8-698717a4e6d0 |
| 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 | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,886 |
| 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 | AMPEGON POWER ELECTRONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7c9e6f3-760c-4dff-9cd8-698717a4e6d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7c9e6f3-760c-4dff-9cd8-698717a4e6d0
  1st November 2024 - Awarded contract 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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