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title: "SBRI Competition Fusion Industry Challenges - Development of Pulsed Power for Commercial Fusion Applications"
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# SBRI Competition Fusion Industry Challenges - Development of Pulsed Power for Commercial Fusion Applications

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e76ba4fa-1238-453b-97b4-80294346864d

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, focuses on the "SBRI Competition Fusion Industry Challenges - Development of Pulsed Power for Commercial Fusion Applications." This project falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services." The procurement initiative is set in the South East region of the United Kingdom and has now progressed to the Award stage with the contract period slated from 30th September 2024 to 31st March 2025. The total procurement value amounts to £840,295 GBP. This competition notably emphasised innovation in Pulsed Power for economic, sustainable, and scalable fusion energy solutions, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 11th July 2024 and the award date on 17th September 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced energy solutions, particularly those focused on fusion energy technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in technology scaling, reliability, and control precision can benefit significantly from participating, especially given the competitive value and specialised nature of the project. Companies such as API Capacitors Ltd, Dynex Semiconductor Ltd, Oxford Sigma Ltd, and The Diamond Growing Company Ltd have already been awarded contracts, reflecting the strong potential for business growth and industry development fostered by such initiatives. This procurement method opens avenues for large-scale innovation and enterprise engagement within the highly specialised field of fusion energy.

## 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 three key priority areas (Scaling of technology, Reliability, Control Precision). The competition has one theme. Development of pulsed power for commercial fusion applications. The aim of this competition is to encourage innovation in the development of Pulsed Power in an economic, sustainable, and scalable fusion energy fuel cycle.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36aa80f9-493a-47db-8035-f0adebf7f897 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £840,295 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £840,294 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | API CAPACITORS; DYNEX SEMICONDUCTOR; OXFORD SIGMA; THE DIAMOND GROWING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2024 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36aa80f9-493a-47db-8035-f0adebf7f897

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36aa80f9-493a-47db-8035-f0adebf7f897
  28th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=82282&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

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