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title: "STEP WP5 - Lead-Lithium Flow Loop Concept Study"
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# STEP WP5 - Lead-Lithium Flow Loop Concept Study

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bae45def-3b04-477a-8ee5-ab9ed1f142fd

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking to enhance its understanding of fluid properties within the context of a Lead-Lithium flow loop through a concept study contract titled "STEP WP5 - Lead-Lithium Flow Loop Concept Study." This procurement is categorised under radioactive materials, and the project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is open, and the tender period concluded on 5th December 2019, while the contract duration spanned from 20th December 2019 to 27th March 2020. The contract, valued at £59,974.85, was awarded on 18th December 2019 to Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd.

This tender presents strong opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services, feasibility studies, and industrial process control equipment. Companies with capabilities in designing and executing research and development projects, particularly those involved in the radioactive materials sector, could find this a fitting opportunity to enhance their business. As this procurement process was designed with the inclusion of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), it encourages competition among a diverse range of suppliers, allowing innovative solutions to emerge in this highly specialised field.

## Notice

To develop further understanding in the United Kingdom and within UKAEA, we are aiming to award a Concept Study contract for a Lead-Lithium flow loop which can investigate fluid properties and flow behaviour in representative blanket conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde5ce7c-0221-4b57-9a56-3e411701157d |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2019 - 24 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,974 |
| 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 | FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 09343000 - Radioactive materials
- 31630000 - Magnets
- 38421110 - Flowmeters
- 38423100 - Pressure gauges
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
- 42122100 - Pumps for liquids
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
- 71356200 - Technical assistance services
- 73120000 - Experimental development services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2020 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde5ce7c-0221-4b57-9a56-3e411701157d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde5ce7c-0221-4b57-9a56-3e411701157d
  10th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30863&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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