--- title: "STEP Plasma Modelling" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c5998507-60d7-4812-9345-5902c46af5fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5998507-60d7-4812-9345-5902c46af5fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5998507-60d7-4812-9345-5902c46af5fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5998507-60d7-4812-9345-5902c46af5fa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2019-04-04" --- # STEP Plasma Modelling Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5998507-60d7-4812-9345-5902c46af5fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5998507-60d7-4812-9345-5902c46af5fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5998507-60d7-4812-9345-5902c46af5fa.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "STEP Plasma Modelling," which focuses on advancing fusion power through the development of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP). This procurement, classified under the industry category of research and development services, is at the Tender stage and will remain open until 24 April 2019. The contract will commence on 25 April 2019 and is expected to last until 31 March 2024, with a total anticipated value of up to £1.5 million. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, welcoming expressions of interest from relevant suppliers across Great Britain and beyond. This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research and simulation technologies related to plasma dynamics, especially those with capabilities in gyrokinetic simulations and related areas. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions for non-inductive plasma start-up methods and turbulence modelling are well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an ideal opportunity for research organisations eager to contribute to the cutting-edge field of fusion energy development. ## Notice The UKAEA aims to establish a national programme that will explore the options, challenges and solutions for accelerating the delivery of fusion power through the development of a compact reactor, the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP). The programme will cover every aspect of designing a fusion reactor, including plasma performance and plasma control for steady-state operation. UKAEA invites expressions of interest from research organisations capable of carrying out plasma modelling for STEP. Specifically, modelling is required in the following areas: * First principles-based (gyrokinetic) simulations of turbulence and the associated plasma turbulence in the plasma core and pedestal. * Simulations of turbulence in the scrape-off layer (SOL). * Simulations of non-inductive plasma start-up and non-inductive current drive using waves in the electron cyclotron range of frequencies. The framework will have an initial duration of 1 year, extendable on an annual basis for a maximum of 5 years in aggregate ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17b3f03c-41fe-4949-b066-1a4668be3ec0 | | 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 | 4 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | 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 - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 4 Apr 2019 at 07:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17b3f03c-41fe-4949-b066-1a4668be3ec0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17b3f03c-41fe-4949-b066-1a4668be3ec0 4th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=27978&B=OGC 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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