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title: "STEP Manufacture Support Services Framework"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# STEP Manufacture Support Services Framework

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c26364b9-f038-4a8d-b276-1214ce398de6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority seeking bids for the "STEP Manufacture Support Services Framework." This initiative falls under the engineering services industry category (CPV code: 71300000) and is located in Abingdon, England. The tender is currently in the 'active' stage and will close on 15th October 2021 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is set to commence on 15th November 2021, lasting until 31st March 2024. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to submit their proposals.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering and mechanical services, particularly those with capabilities in joining technologies, forming technologies, and design and manufacturing of pressurised vessels. Companies with expertise in design for manufacture (DfM), as well as non-destructive testing technologies, would be well-positioned to compete for this framework. The involvement in this project could foster significant growth and establish valuable partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

STEP Manufacturing Support Services Framework" consisting of providing capabilities in the areas of (but not limited to) joining technologies, forming technologies, machining feasibility (including refractory materials), pressurised vessel design and manufacture, DfM experience (also in novel, initial design concepts) and NDE technologies including guidance on enabling design requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d67600-1b24-41a0-b62d-7794bed86f71 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| 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

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71336000 - Engineering support services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2021 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d67600-1b24-41a0-b62d-7794bed86f71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d67600-1b24-41a0-b62d-7794bed86f71
  1st September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39424&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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