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title: "STEP WP6 - Remote High Integrity Pipe Connector Solution"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# STEP WP6 - Remote High Integrity Pipe Connector Solution

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2687612-5665-4307-8b59-3e72d0757e2a

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is conducting a procurement process for the title "STEP WP6 - Remote High Integrity Pipe Connector Solution." This project, classified under the energy services sector, aims to develop a remote pipe connection capable of handling misalignments of up to 5 degrees. The procurement method is open, and the tender period concluded on 20th September 2019. The contract for this initiative commenced on 30th September 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2020. The procurement process has successfully reached the award stage as of 27th September 2019, with a contract value of £49,919 awarded to Atkins Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in engineering and technical services relevant to energy and pipe connector systems. Companies with experience in developing innovative solutions that can accommodate the specific challenges of remote operation and misalignment are especially well-suited to compete. The focus on knowledge transfer and new ideas indicates a desire for collaboration, making this an excellent opportunity for SMEs that can offer distinct expertise in these areas.

## Notice

The Client (UKAEA) wishes to develop a remotely operable pipe connection which can be made with a misalignment of up to 5deg and with the minimum of delay to establish a high integrity seal. The desire for speed and misalignment differ from the traditional approach in the reactor industry. The connection will be operated (connected/disconnected) by remote means and/or equipment. To reduce development costs and time UKAEA are ultimately seeking to identify a Consultant that has experience in pipe connectors in different industries to provide knowledge transfer, to enable new ideas and to meet the need.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c3a6ac-3b4b-412e-8b58-d141de541599 |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,919 |
| 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 | ATKINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2019 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c3a6ac-3b4b-412e-8b58-d141de541599

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c3a6ac-3b4b-412e-8b58-d141de541599
  1st October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29889&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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