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title: "STEP - IVC Erosion Estimates"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-97a097a6-636f-450f-b87f-9a80cadf3887"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-06-17"
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# STEP - IVC Erosion Estimates

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97a097a6-636f-450f-b87f-9a80cadf3887

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking professional services for the "STEP - IVC Erosion Estimates" project, which focuses on providing technical analysis related to wall and divertor physical sputtering erosion in various fusion reactor designs. This open tender is currently active, with a published date of 17 June 2021. The submission deadline for proposals is 2 July 2021, while the contract period is set to commence on 19 July 2021 and will run until 29 December 2023. The procurement is categorised under technical analysis or consultancy services, with additional classifications including design-modelling and development consultancy services, and is open to bidders from multiple geographic locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in technical analysis, consultancy, and design-modelling services. Companies that specialise in research and development related to fusion reactor technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure allows for broad participation, enabling SMEs to contribute innovative solutions, thereby fostering growth within the sector. Bidders are encouraged to leverage their expertise in technical consultancy to address the specific erosion estimates required by this project.

## Notice

Professional Services estimates of wall and divertor physical sputtering erosion for different fusion reactor design configurations ("design points").

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c1c39c-ab5b-4566-b61e-edfd3af5869f |
| 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 | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2021 - 29 Dec 2023 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72242000 - Design-modelling services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2021 at 18:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c1c39c-ab5b-4566-b61e-edfd3af5869f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c1c39c-ab5b-4566-b61e-edfd3af5869f
  17th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38406&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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