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title: "STEP - Erosion Estimates"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-05-14"
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# STEP - Erosion Estimates

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efed4d28-537d-4150-a374-33a5dee5e112

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently conducting a tender for "STEP - Erosion Estimates", focused on providing professional services for estimating physical sputtering erosion in various fusion reactor designs. This procurement falls under the category of technical analysis and consultancy services, and the tender is open, with submissions due by 11 June 2021. The contract is set to commence on 12 July 2021 and will last until 31 December 2023, covering a wide delivery area that includes the British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in technical analysis, design-modelling, and development consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly accessible due to its open procedure approach. Companies with expertise in research and development within the fusion energy sector are well-positioned to compete and benefit from this contracting opportunity, allowing them to enhance their business growth and contribute to innovative energy solutions.

## Notice

Professional Services estimates of wall and divertor physical sputtering erosion for different fusion reactor design configurations ("design points").

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68228636-398d-4bd3-83a3-c66fb8fc4a20 |
| 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 | 14 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72242000 - Design-modelling services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 14 May 2021 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68228636-398d-4bd3-83a3-c66fb8fc4a20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68228636-398d-4bd3-83a3-c66fb8fc4a20
  14th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37910&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

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