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title: "STEP B1.3 - Cryogenic Literature Search"
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# STEP B1.3 - Cryogenic Literature Search

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e261e4b5-1c64-4861-895e-f8f0c586b9fa

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has initiated a tender for a project titled "STEP B1.3 - Cryogenic Literature Search". This opportunity falls within the reactor-cooling systems industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a budget of £30,000. The tender period ends on 20th November 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 14th December 2020, lasting approximately 12 weeks until 26th March 2021. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and technical services, particularly those with expertise in cryogenics, plant engineering design, and research and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the contract has been structured to facilitate their participation. Companies capable of delivering detailed technical reports and assessments of refrigerant cycles will find this project particularly suitable for their growth prospects.

## Notice

UKAEA is looking to identify a supplier that can conduct a cryogenics literature review for the STEP fusion reactor. The output of the contract should be a clear technical report, detailing the refrigerant cycle(s), recommendations for each user and to assess the overall feasibility of the STEP cryogenics system. The project budget is PS30,000 and contract length to be circa 12 weeks from award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ddd6db7-d691-4e6e-82a6-5488758097e2 |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 26 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 42152100 - Reactor-cooling systems
- 71323200 - Plant engineering design services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2020 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ddd6db7-d691-4e6e-82a6-5488758097e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ddd6db7-d691-4e6e-82a6-5488758097e2
  23rd October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=35134&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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