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title: "STEP WP5 - Stirrer Test Rig Concept Design"
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# STEP WP5 - Stirrer Test Rig Concept Design

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d6dd2ef-8bdf-4ffb-a1ca-f9b11658f4ec

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently seeking bids for the project titled "STEP WP5 - Stirrer Test Rig Concept Design," aimed at enhancing the understanding of the performance of materials and coatings in liquid metals and molten salts. This procurement falls within the industry category of heating-system design services and is located in Abingdon, England. The open tender process is active, with the submission deadline set for 3rd January 2020. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 20th January 2020 and end on 15th May 2020, with a contract value of £40,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in heating-system design, corrosion engineering, and experimental development services. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions for the testing of coolant properties and flow behaviour, particularly those with expertise in research and development, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can help enhance market visibility and foster growth through collaboration with a key government authority.

## Notice

To develop further understanding of the performance of materials and coatings in liquid metals and molten salts, we are seeking a Concept Study for a test rig which can investigate coolant corrosive properties and flow behaviour in representative blanket conditions. The intention is to simulate the flow of the coolant, which will be induced by a stirring mechanism (e.g. rotating disk or impeller in a small (less than 100 cm3) crucible).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe2c576a-a147-404e-ab13-9f8d1116882b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2020 - 15 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71321200 - Heating-system design services
- 71337000 - Corrosion engineering services
- 73120000 - Experimental development services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2019 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe2c576a-a147-404e-ab13-9f8d1116882b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe2c576a-a147-404e-ab13-9f8d1116882b
  29th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=31150&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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