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title: "STEP WP5 - Magnetic tensile testing of Eurofer97 at 550 degC"
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# STEP WP5 - Magnetic tensile testing of Eurofer97 at 550 degC

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80287ca2-ca51-4159-b87b-e884cb8dd322

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has conducted a tender process titled "STEP WP5 - Magnetic tensile testing of Eurofer97 at 550 °C" aimed at understanding the high tensile deformation behaviour of Eurofer97 steel when subjected to a magnetic field at elevated temperatures. This service procurement falls under the category of "Mining, basic metals and related products" and is based in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender was open until 20 September 2019, with the contract awarded on 14 October 2019 to the University of Bristol, valued at £23,705. The contract period extends from 14 October 2019 to 25 February 2020, and the procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in materials testing, engineering, and consulting services related to high-temperature applications and magnetic field effects on materials. Companies with expertise in experimental physics, magnetism, and alloy deformation mechanisms would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The high research track record and specialised equipment mentioned in the tender requirements indicate a demand for advanced technical capabilities, allowing innovative businesses to contribute to the future of fusion reactor designs.

## Notice

The Client (UKAEA) seeks to create a better understanding of the high tensile deformation behaviour of Eurofer97 steel under a 0.5T permanent magnetic field at elevated temperatures (550 degC). UKAEA wishes to appoint a Consultant to provide tensile testing of Eurofer97 both with and without the application of a 0.5T magnetic field at 550 degC. The EU DEMO and possibly STEP reactors will impose a high magnetic field on the blanket structural materials, of which Eurofer97 is a potential candidate. Any degradation to the engineering properties under a magnetic field will affect the engineering design allowable used for Eurofer97 in future fusion reactors design. Hence, it is important to understand the effect of applied magnetic fields on high temperature tensile properties for Eurofer97 steel during the conceptual design phase, so any effects can be considered during down selection of component designs. UKAEA wishes to appoint a Consultant that can fulfil three essential criteria including: Experience of performing experiments under a magnetic field Excellent research track records on the understanding of the deformation mechanisms of alloys; Has equipment that can meet our specifications and only requiring a small amount of equipment development;

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/958cf8e9-86a4-4015-8ab7-243daff7f5a7 |
| 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 | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2019 - 25 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,705 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2019 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/958cf8e9-86a4-4015-8ab7-243daff7f5a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/958cf8e9-86a4-4015-8ab7-243daff7f5a7
  14th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29886&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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