--- title: "SBRI Competition Fusion Industry Challenges - Novel Concepts for Robust Diagnostics Systems, Sensing and Control" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c8a77d07-77ba-425b-be5d-4ec22be55f2d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c8a77d07-77ba-425b-be5d-4ec22be55f2d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8a77d07-77ba-425b-be5d-4ec22be55f2d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8a77d07-77ba-425b-be5d-4ec22be55f2d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2024-11-13" --- # SBRI Competition Fusion Industry Challenges - Novel Concepts for Robust Diagnostics Systems, Sensing and Control Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8a77d07-77ba-425b-be5d-4ec22be55f2d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c8a77d07-77ba-425b-be5d-4ec22be55f2d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8a77d07-77ba-425b-be5d-4ec22be55f2d.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has launched a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition titled "SBRI Competition Fusion Industry Challenges - Novel Concepts for Robust Diagnostics Systems, Sensing and Control." This tender falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV code 73000000) and is relevant to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage with key dates including the tender submission deadline on 20th December 2024 at 12:00 PM. The overall project delivery is anticipated to be completed by 14th August 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in research, development, and engineering services, particularly in the field of fusion energy. With a total funding allocation of up to £2.8 million inclusive of VAT, individual projects can receive up to £250,000. Businesses with innovative solutions for robust diagnostics systems, sensing, and control to address fusion energy challenges will find this competition well-suited to their capabilities. The procurement method labelled as "Other" indicates a specialised approach tailored for small businesses, providing a fertile ground for SMEs to showcase their novel technologies and foster growth through substantial government-backed funding. ## Notice This is a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition funded by the UK Atomic Energy Authority. The aim of the competition is to develop solutions to fusion energy challenges in two key priority areas. The competition has two themes Novel concepts for robust diagnostics systems and Robust components for sensing and control. A total of up to PS2.8m inclusive of VAT, is allocated to this competition. We expect to fund a number of projects. Each project should be delivered by August 2025. Each project can range in size up to total costs of PS250,000, inclusive of VAT. Please refer to attachments for the full competition guidance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd9e4797-47f6-438d-9810-b8ca81c2f54c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Dec 2024 - 14 Aug 2025 | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Nov 2024 at 17:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd9e4797-47f6-438d-9810-b8ca81c2f54c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd9e4797-47f6-438d-9810-b8ca81c2f54c 13th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87604&B=UKAEA 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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