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title: "STEP B1.3 - Cryogenic Literature Search"
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# STEP B1.3 - Cryogenic Literature Search

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4eb0bc8-ead7-40b0-b5f2-d9c4d25f0ca9

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is conducting a procurement process titled "STEP B1.3 - Cryogenic Literature Search," focusing on reactor-cooling systems within the engineering services industry. Located in Abingdon, England, this tender is now complete, having been awarded on 27 January 2021, with a total contract value of £41,580 for a period extending from the award date until 31 March 2021. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 20 November 2020.

This project presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering design, research and development, and technical consultancy services. With a budget of £30,000 for the literature review and technical report, firms that can demonstrate expertise in cryogenics and hold capabilities in delivering technical assessments are likely to find this contract advantageous. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, facilitated by the open procurement method and the clear technical requirements set forth by the buying organisation.

## Notice

UKAEA is looking to identify a supplier that can conduct a cryogenics literature review for the STEP fusion reactor. The output of the contract should be a clear technical report, detailing the refrigerant cycle(s), recommendations for each user and to assess the overall feasibility of the STEP cryogenics system. The project budget is PS30,000 and contract length to be circa 12 weeks from award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc6b627c-5935-4002-a123-18f42cd6756d |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,580 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 42152100 - Reactor-cooling systems
- 71323200 - Plant engineering design services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2021 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc6b627c-5935-4002-a123-18f42cd6756d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc6b627c-5935-4002-a123-18f42cd6756d
  27th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=35134&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

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