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title: "Fusion Steels Study"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e5d31a5-6c2f-472f-ba0b-8c3cd4e7f3e2"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# Fusion Steels Study

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e5d31a5-6c2f-472f-ba0b-8c3cd4e7f3e2

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is currently conducting a tender titled "Fusion Steels Study," aimed at enhancing the understanding of the supply chain and availability of manufacturing steels for fusion environments. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified primarily within the steel industry, specifically steel pressure vessels and structural steelworks. The tender period is open until 18th October 2019, and the contract is expected to start on 28th October 2019, concluding on 31st January 2020. The delivery addresses for this procurement are located in the South East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering studies, feasibility analysis, and technical assistance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in the manufacturing and supply chain of fusion-relevant steels. Companies well-versed in cost estimation and project timelines for manufacturing will find this opportunity aligns with their capabilities, potentially leading to future growth within the fusion energy sector.

## Notice

The Client (UKAEA) seeks to create a better understanding of the supply chain and industrial availability of manufacturing steels for fusion environment. The successful Consultant will be selected by the Client to write a review of the supply and manufacturing landscape for current commercial fusion-relevant steels. Furthermore, it will also involve cost estimation and timelines for manufacturing of parts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e4190a-168b-4445-8859-95dfbbd51284 |
| 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 | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 14622000 - Steel
- 44615100 - Steel pressure vessels
- 45223210 - Structural steelworks
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
- 71356200 - Technical assistance services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2019 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e4190a-168b-4445-8859-95dfbbd51284

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e4190a-168b-4445-8859-95dfbbd51284
  20th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30209&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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