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title: "Atomistic Modelling of Detritiation of Tungsten"
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# Atomistic Modelling of Detritiation of Tungsten

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed57846f-93a7-4028-8b14-f582298e31e8

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking a consultant for the project titled "Atomistic Modelling of Detritiation of Tungsten," which focuses on the surface oxidation and detritiation of tungsten tiles post-fusion reactor service. This procurement, currently in the Tender stage, follows an open procedure and is published as of 5th August 2022. Bids are to be submitted by 9th September 2022, and the contract period will commence on 10th September 2022 and conclude by 20th January 2023. The project is categorised under research consultancy services, with a total contract value set at £200,000, which presents a significant financial opportunity for potential consultants. The delivery address for the required services is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy, particularly those with expertise in materials science or engineering related to fusion technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability specified in the tender. Companies that can demonstrate a capacity for developing mesoscale modelling tools, particularly in the context of corrosive environments, would be well positioned to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Client known henceforth as UKAEA (United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority) requires a Consultant to provide modelling services which will examine the role of surface oxidation in the detritiation of tungsten tiles following fusion reactor service, including eventualities of accidental exposure to oxygen during service. This project is envisaged to lay the foundation for creating a mesoscale modelling tool with the capability to directly predict oxide microstructural evolution, and oxide growth and hydrogen isotope transport kinetics in aqueous corrosion. As such the Consultant will submit findings in such a way that can be used by UKAEA for this purpose.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b8a4ff3-f068-48b8-b01f-ef3aa9fd81bc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2022 - 20 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2022 at 12:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b8a4ff3-f068-48b8-b01f-ef3aa9fd81bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b8a4ff3-f068-48b8-b01f-ef3aa9fd81bc
  5th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=51246&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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