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title: "STEP WP5 - Review Of Titanium Alloy Development Towards Use In A Nuclear Fusion Environment"
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# STEP WP5 - Review Of Titanium Alloy Development Towards Use In A Nuclear Fusion Environment

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52584822-b206-4808-957e-1451dc88b860

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has initiated a tender titled "STEP WP5 - Review Of Titanium Alloy Development Towards Use In A Nuclear Fusion Environment," aimed at improving the understanding of titanium alloy development for nuclear fusion applications. This open procurement process falls under the research and development services category and is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for submissions is set for 20th September 2019, and the services will be delivered to the South East region of the United Kingdom, starting from 30th September 2019 and concluding by 10th January 2020.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for consulting businesses, particularly those specialising in materials science and engineering consultancy. Companies that are adept in research and development services related to materials, specifically titanium and zirconium alloys, would be particularly well-suited to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this tender is welcoming of their participation, leveraging their expertise in niche areas of alloy development relevant to the nuclear sector.

## Notice

The Client (UKAEA) seeks to create a better understanding of the history of alloy development in titanium (Ti) alloys, the likely performance of Ti alloys in a fusion environment and the lessons learned from Ti that might apply to zirconium (Zr) alloy development. The successful Consultant will be selected by the Client to write a review in these areas with clear concluding recommendations for research opportunities going forward.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d722c2b8-2ea8-422d-a237-b5f80109c9e3 |
| 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 | 23 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2019 - 10 Jan 2020 |
| 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

- 23 Aug 2019 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d722c2b8-2ea8-422d-a237-b5f80109c9e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d722c2b8-2ea8-422d-a237-b5f80109c9e3
  23rd August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29867&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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