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title: "STEP Cryogenic Seal Technology Development"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# STEP Cryogenic Seal Technology Development

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89815733-87f6-492d-b6ec-1fac85601f81

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking a technology partner to assist in the development of advanced cryogenic seal technology aimed at supporting the commercialisation of fusion energy for the national grid. This tender, titled "STEP Cryogenic Seal Technology Development," falls under the services industry and is currently at the tender stage. The procurement method is open, and the tender period closes on 8 March 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 12 April 2021 and run until 31 March 2022, with a budget of £200,000.

This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses engaged in aerospace, experimental development services, and energy technology, particularly those with expertise in innovative sealing solutions for complex systems. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as collaboration with the UKAEA will enhance their capabilities and market presence in the burgeoning fusion energy sector.

## Notice

There is a requirement to develop unique cryogenic seals 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 cryogenic seals 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 cryogenic sealing technology capable of a multitude of simultaneous connections, enabled by remote operations. 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 (INP) framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/336f5b82-1483-4f71-a4d7-cfc69cac603c |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 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

- 34730000 - Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters
- 35600000 - Military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts
- 39340000 - Gas network equipment
- 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment
- 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2021 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/336f5b82-1483-4f71-a4d7-cfc69cac603c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/336f5b82-1483-4f71-a4d7-cfc69cac603c
  22nd January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36331&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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