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title: "STEP WP5 - Review of Zirconium Alloy Performance Towards Use In A Nuclear Fusion Environment"
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# STEP WP5 - Review of Zirconium Alloy Performance Towards Use In A Nuclear Fusion Environment

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4faad602-f648-44fe-bb74-710405f2c210

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has completed a procurement process for a consultancy service titled "STEP WP5 - Review of Zirconium Alloy Performance Towards Use In A Nuclear Fusion Environment." This tender falls within the research and development services category and was conducted using an open procurement method. The tender period ended on 20th September 2019, and the contract was awarded on 27th September 2019, with a contract period running from 3rd October 2019 to 8th January 2020. The delivery of services was to be in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in nuclear fusion research and materials science. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in alloy performance and development would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future projects. Collaborations or partnerships with larger firms could enhance capabilities and competitiveness in upcoming tenders of this nature.

## Notice

UKAEA wishes to appoint a Consultant to produce a report that details the performance of current commercial Zr alloys in a fusion-like environment and critical recommendations on whether these alloys can be used, their limitations and what promising areas of research exist in alloy development towards minimising the shortfalls of current alloys.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09f923ba-ce8f-4dfa-abf0-3a27439c4612 |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2019 - 8 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,787 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROLLS ROYCE POWER ENGINEER |

## 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 Oct 2019 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09f923ba-ce8f-4dfa-abf0-3a27439c4612

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09f923ba-ce8f-4dfa-abf0-3a27439c4612
  3rd October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29837&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

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