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title: "STEP WP11 - Feasibility Study into the use of anodised aluminium magnets in fusion reactors"
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# STEP WP11 - Feasibility Study into the use of anodised aluminium magnets in fusion reactors

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8705ef4c-f45f-463f-af45-604dae24a6ff

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is conducting a public procurement process for a feasibility study titled "STEP WP11 - Feasibility Study into the use of anodised aluminium magnets in fusion reactors." This falls under the services category and is classified as a feasibility study advisory service. The procurement method is open, with the tender period concluding on 1st October 2019. The contract for the awarded study, valued at £47,764, commenced on 1st November 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2020, with the project being based in Abingdon, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and development, particularly those with expertise in materials science or fusion technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the advisory and consultancy sectors, as well as those specialising in technical feasibility studies, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such a specialised study could enhance a company’s portfolio and establish vital connections in the energy innovation landscape.

## Notice

STEP WP11 - Feasibility Study into the use of anodised aluminium magnets in fusion reactors

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdf400f9-8323-4bf6-b7b2-5addf21f4d8c |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,764 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2019 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdf400f9-8323-4bf6-b7b2-5addf21f4d8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdf400f9-8323-4bf6-b7b2-5addf21f4d8c
  31st October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29987&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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