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title: "STEP Technology Concept Development for a Deuterium and Tritium Fuel Pellet Injector System"
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# STEP Technology Concept Development for a Deuterium and Tritium Fuel Pellet Injector System

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94566f8c-384f-4801-ae8d-2754cff84fa6

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is conducting a public procurement process for the "STEP Technology Concept Development for a Deuterium and Tritium Fuel Pellet Injector System" as part of the services sector, specifically focusing on radioactive materials. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 1st October 2021, and is set to commence on 4th October 2021, concluding on 15th December 2021. This procurement follows an open procedure and has a total value of £50,000, with a minimum value of £1. The delivery location for this project is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a tender period that officially ended on 10th September 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the nuclear and advanced materials sectors, particularly those involved in research services related to fusion technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in innovative technological solutions for radioactive materials or related research might find this procurement particularly accessible. With the focus on the development of cutting-edge concepts for fuelling fusion reactors, companies that offer expertise in nuclear engineering or related fields would be well-suited to compete for future contracts in this innovative area.

## Notice

Development of a preliminary concept for a DT fuel cryo-pellet injector which is to be used for fuelling the STEP fusion reactor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f49480f-fb57-4b4f-b87f-e860cad7568b |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 15 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,337 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PELIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 09343000 - Radioactive materials
- 09344000 - Radio-isotopes
- 35312000 - Gas guns
- 42151000 - Nuclear reactors
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f49480f-fb57-4b4f-b87f-e860cad7568b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f49480f-fb57-4b4f-b87f-e860cad7568b
  1st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39223&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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