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title: "STEP WP11 - Research Study into Connection and Sealing Technology for Liquid Metal Coolants"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# STEP WP11 - Research Study into Connection and Sealing Technology for Liquid Metal Coolants

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a862a7ec-2006-447f-9567-1c1a1d072c21

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking submissions for the tender titled "STEP WP11 - Research Study into Connection and Sealing Technology for Liquid Metal Coolants." This procurement falls under the research and development services category and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period concludes on 20 September 2019, with the contract expected to start on 3 October 2019 and last until 20 February 2020. The delivery addresses for this opportunity encompass the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those proficient in consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they may uniquely cater to the needs of this project. Companies with expertise in connection and sealing technology, especially those with innovative solutions for liquid metal coolants, would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

Research Study into Connection and Sealing Technology for Liquid Metal Coolants

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b430448a-3267-4fd6-a25c-b461ec38bd48 |
| 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 | 23 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2019 - 20 Feb 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2019 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b430448a-3267-4fd6-a25c-b461ec38bd48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b430448a-3267-4fd6-a25c-b461ec38bd48
  23rd August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29901&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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