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title: "STEP WP5 - Design and Supply of Test Rig and Chamber of SSTT"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# STEP WP5 - Design and Supply of Test Rig and Chamber of SSTT

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-664cd1eb-7f8f-48e9-af21-4e26f570e5c3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority tendering for the project titled "STEP WP5 - Design and Supply of Test Rig and Chamber of SSTT". This initiative falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically targeting the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period will conclude on 6 December 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 23 December 2019 and extend until 2 November 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, ensuring broad participation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses looking to engage in the nuclear industry, particularly those with expertise in mechanical installations and research and development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, as the project aims to procure goods that may benefit from innovative solutions and specialised capabilities in designing testing rigs for small specimen test techniques. Participation in this tender could significantly enhance the growth potential for businesses adept in similar engineering and technical fields.

## Notice

Small specimen test techniques (SSTT) are of key importance for the nuclear industry, since they allow the characterisation of the mechanical properties using very small amounts of material, For STEP, SSTT will be key to maximise the data obtained from the irradiated volumes produced by fission test reactors or future facilities such as IFMIF-DONES. The programme, therefore, aims to develop capability and techniques to analyse localised points in components with complex geometries, heat affected zones or coatings. To support this development, UKAEA wishes to procure a test rig that can perform uniaxial tests on small samples subjected to low and high temperature.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c000f14-eaf7-4178-a451-d8d0f81cc906 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2019 - 2 Nov 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45 - Construction work
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2019 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c000f14-eaf7-4178-a451-d8d0f81cc906

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c000f14-eaf7-4178-a451-d8d0f81cc906
  15th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30977&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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