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title: "STEP WP4 - Design Study of Cryogenic Sealing Solutions"
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# STEP WP4 - Design Study of Cryogenic Sealing Solutions

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67fefb81-466a-4126-bd1d-0450c5692ffa

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking consultants through an open tender for the project titled "STEP WP4 - Design Study of Cryogenic Sealing Solutions". This procurement falls under the engineering-related scientific and technical services sector, specifically targeting solutions for liquid helium connections. The tender period has concluded as of 2nd August 2019, with the contract beginning on 2nd October 2019 and extending until 24th January 2020. The project is located in Abingdon, England, with a total awarded value of £51,183.93 to the successful supplier, Saint-Gobain Innovative Materials Belgium.

This tender presents a remarkable opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering and technical consultancy, particularly those with expertise in cryogenic technologies and sealing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess relevant capabilities in developing innovative, adaptable engineering solutions would be well-placed to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in such cutting-edge projects can lead to increased visibility, partnerships, and growth within the energy and technology sectors.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is to select Consultant(s) to (1) perform studies and report cryogenic sealing solution(s) which most closely satisfy the stated criteria and (2) to identify and to price the development work to achieve or further develop the connection solutions. Solutions are required for liquid helium connections (operating at or near 4 K), which can be easily made/remade, e.g. by a compression fit, during maintenance periods (at room temperature). It should be indicated if the proposed solution would operate equally well in a temperature range from 4-100 K (e.g. helium gas at 20-30 K or liquid nitrogen at 77 K) and what, if any, modifications or development would be required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef8c4e43-6d70-4256-a826-273f222c8de8 |
| 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 | 2 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2019 - 24 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,183 |
| 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 | SAINT-GOBAIN INNOVATIVE MATERIALS BELGIUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2019 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef8c4e43-6d70-4256-a826-273f222c8de8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef8c4e43-6d70-4256-a826-273f222c8de8
  2nd October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29178&B=OGC
  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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