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title: "STEP FUEL CYCLE - TRITIUM ENGINEERING"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# STEP FUEL CYCLE - TRITIUM ENGINEERING

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73f57dfc-bb9b-46dc-ba6c-6865441b8426

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is currently seeking suppliers for the "STEP FUEL CYCLE - TRITIUM ENGINEERING" tender, part of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) initiative. The procurement process is open, aiming to provide expertise in tritium and tritium engineering to support project design through to 2024. The tender period closes on 17th May 2021, with the contract scheduled to commence on 15th June 2021 and conclude by 2nd May 2022. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically within the radio-isotopes industry, and is relevant to suppliers located in the UK and beyond, including British Oversea Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in nuclear reactor services, plant engineering design, and nuclear safety. Companies with expertise in tritium management, engineering studies, or related fields will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. By participating in this procurement process, successful bidders can enhance their market presence and contribute to cutting-edge innovations in nuclear technology, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations within the nuclear sector.

## Notice

UKAEA are looking to procure the services of select suppliers to provide knowledge of tritium and tritium engineering under a new Tritium Framework. This framework is being issued by the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) to support the project's work towards a concept design in 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb7efe5-6914-49e2-992f-e92687085072 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2021 - 2 May 2022 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 09344000 - Radio-isotopes
- 42151000 - Nuclear reactors
- 71323200 - Plant engineering design services
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 98113100 - Nuclear safety services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2021 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb7efe5-6914-49e2-992f-e92687085072

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb7efe5-6914-49e2-992f-e92687085072
  15th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37465&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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