--- title: "STEP WP11 - Feasibility Study of Modular Reactor Designs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e30cd993-7d62-44b0-a9a5-794e94d7d1dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e30cd993-7d62-44b0-a9a5-794e94d7d1dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e30cd993-7d62-44b0-a9a5-794e94d7d1dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e30cd993-7d62-44b0-a9a5-794e94d7d1dc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2019-08-16" --- # STEP WP11 - Feasibility Study of Modular Reactor Designs Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e30cd993-7d62-44b0-a9a5-794e94d7d1dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e30cd993-7d62-44b0-a9a5-794e94d7d1dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e30cd993-7d62-44b0-a9a5-794e94d7d1dc.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is conducting an open procurement process for a feasibility study titled "STEP WP11 - Feasibility Study of Modular Reactor Designs." This initiative, aimed at advancing knowledge in modular construction and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), is situated in Abingdon, England. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 13 September 2019. The associated contract is expected to commence on 30 September 2019 and conclude by 28 February 2020, underlining the urgency and significance of this study within the nuclear reactor industry. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in modular construction, engineering services, and nuclear technology to contribute their expertise. Companies involved in architectural and engineering consultancy, alongside those experienced in construction works for power plants, would be well-placed to compete for this contract. By collaborating with UKAEA, participants can enhance their portfolios and establish long-term partnerships in the rapidly evolving nuclear energy sector. ## Notice This procurement is to gain knowledge on modular construction and Small Modular Reactor's and apply the learnings to the future STEP programme. To realise the STEP ambition, UKAEA wishes to appoint a Consultant(s) to deliver a study on the modular construction. Modular construction with manufactured components is being increasingly used in residential builds to help bring down costs (~30%) and speed up construction times. This "design for manufacture & assembly" construction approach needs to be considered from the design stage in order to fully benefit from this process. Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMR) designers are using a modular approach for nuclear reactors. This work will conduct a feasibility study to enable UKAEA to work with industry to gain knowledge and experience on how modular construction and Advanced Nuclear Technologies (SMRs or AMRs) design experience can be applied to STEP. Additionally, we wish the supplier to conduct a study on how Advanced Nuclear Technologies balance of plant design can be applied to STEP. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba70799c-3088-4446-bbf9-c95235cb3e88 | | 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 | 16 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 42151000 - Nuclear reactors - 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings - 45251000 - Construction works for power plants and heating plants - 45251111 - Construction work for nuclear reactors - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services - 71311100 - Civil engineering support services - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 71323000 - Engineering-design services for industrial process and production - 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services - 71500000 - Construction-related services - 71530000 - Construction consultancy services - 72242000 - Design-modelling services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2019 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba70799c-3088-4446-bbf9-c95235cb3e88 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba70799c-3088-4446-bbf9-c95235cb3e88 16th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29796&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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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