--- title: "STEP Electrical Connector Technology Development" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8662aa50-60a1-4e5a-bc0a-b2ec2e1024d6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8662aa50-60a1-4e5a-bc0a-b2ec2e1024d6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8662aa50-60a1-4e5a-bc0a-b2ec2e1024d6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8662aa50-60a1-4e5a-bc0a-b2ec2e1024d6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2021-01-12" --- # STEP Electrical Connector Technology Development Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8662aa50-60a1-4e5a-bc0a-b2ec2e1024d6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8662aa50-60a1-4e5a-bc0a-b2ec2e1024d6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8662aa50-60a1-4e5a-bc0a-b2ec2e1024d6.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking a technology partner for the "STEP Electrical Connector Technology Development" project, focusing on the innovation of electrical connectors for fusion energy supplies. This procurement, categorised under Electrical Circuit Components, has commenced the Tender stage with an end date for submissions set for 23 February 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £200,000, with minimum financial criteria starting from £150,000. The project will be executed in Abingdon, England, with additional provisions accommodating multiple delivery addresses including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in electrical engineering, circuit technology, and construction materials. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate and collaborate in developing advanced electrical connector technologies crucial for integrating fusion energy into the national grid. Potential participants should possess expertise in research and experimental development services, as the project necessitates innovative solutions and collaborative efforts with UKAEA to ensure successful outcomes. ## Notice There is a requirement to develop unique connector(s) to support the commercial development of fusion energy supply, in the longer term to the national grid. The purpose of this procurement package is to support the development of such connector(s) in association with a technology partner. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) would like to appoint a technology partner or partners for the development of electrical connector technology capable of transferring tens of kilo-Amperes of current at low voltage and at cryogenic temperatures, in consort with very with low electrical resistance and capable of multiple mating/unmating cycles. The development program is expected to be stage-gated and a collaborative effort between the partner(s) and UKAEA with UKAEA providing seed contract funding in an Innovation Partnership framework. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaed3bb0-90d0-4ec9-af00-d32cc4027a13 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 31220000 - Electrical circuit components - 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories - 42150000 - Nuclear reactors and parts - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 44300000 - Cable, wire and related products - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73430000 - Test and evaluation ## Release History - 12 Jan 2021 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaed3bb0-90d0-4ec9-af00-d32cc4027a13 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaed3bb0-90d0-4ec9-af00-d32cc4027a13 12th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36182&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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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