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title: "STEP WP11 - Research Study into Connection and Sealing Technology for Liquid Metal Coolants"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ce7da258-c99e-4e40-8c61-f8592f1e310a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# STEP WP11 - Research Study into Connection and Sealing Technology for Liquid Metal Coolants

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce7da258-c99e-4e40-8c61-f8592f1e310a

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is conducting a procurement titled "STEP WP11 - Research Study into Connection and Sealing Technology for Liquid Metal Coolants." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focused on research and development. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract value set at £79,987. The contract commenced on 28th October 2019 and is expected to conclude by 1st March 2020. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 20th September 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in connection and sealing technology applicable to liquid metals. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions in this field are encouraged to engage, as the procurement supports SME participation. This contract not only allows for collaboration with a prominent authority but also positions successful bidders for potential follow-up projects and advancements within the nuclear and energy sectors.

## Notice

Research Study into Connection and Sealing Technology for Liquid Metal Coolants

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/912dcb79-594d-4853-aec9-a7de58d169e3 |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2019 - 1 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,987 |
| 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 | THE NUCLEAR AMRC (UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2019 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/912dcb79-594d-4853-aec9-a7de58d169e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/912dcb79-594d-4853-aec9-a7de58d169e3
  31st October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29901&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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