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title: "Alternative Measurement Methods"
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# Alternative Measurement Methods

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f27ded03-6dd0-403a-a29e-a8931ea51b60

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has awarded a contract entitled "Alternative Measurement Methods" under the tender category to Fraser Nash Consultancy. The contract involves research and development services related to control systems integration for a Fusion Power Plant. The tender closed on 13th February 2023, and the contract period is from 26th April 2023 to 31st March 2024. The procurement is within the services category, and it aims to identify novel approaches for measurement systems in harsh environments, offering opportunities for business growth.

This procurement process initiated by the UK Atomic Energy Authority presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those engaged in research and development consultancy services, to participate in developing solutions for fusion power plants. The contract falls under the Research and Development Services category and is suitable for SMEs. Businesses interested in innovative technology solutions within a radiation environment may find this tender particularly relevant. With a focus on overcoming challenges related to radiation in fusion power plants, this contract seeks to enhance performance requirements for control systems functions, both in terms of safety and commercial viability.

## Notice

Working with the STEP programme, the Control Systems Integration (CSI) work area is looking to support these ambitions by developing its knowledge of the necessary plant control systems and potential requirements of a Fusion Power Plant (FPP). As part of this, there is significant challenge in providing the necessary sensors for the control and monitoring of the plasma relevant aspects of the power plant. This specifically relates to the sensors and associated equipment required to operate within the harsh environment in and around the fusion machine (tokamak) itself. With the greatest risk being around the ability to provide the necessary measurements within a radiative environment. Given that the greatest challenge will be in the measurement systems being able to meet performance requirements under irradiation, the identification of alternative ways to measure the required parameters is of interest to the STEP Programme. Measurement systems undergo performance losses and eventual failure under irradiation which results in the inability to meet the requirements of control systems functions - both safety and commercial. A traditional solution for overcoming challenges to radiation is to develop radiation hard technologies. For applications to a fusion power plant, there is a concern that the development of a radiation tolerant/hard technology will not be enough, and so alternative approaches should be considered. This work should aim to identify novel approaches and solutions to this problem - it is essential a solution is found to enable commercial viability of fusion energy power plants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc51d5a-777e-4272-a46e-793e82306316 |
| 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 | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRASER NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2023 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc51d5a-777e-4272-a46e-793e82306316

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc51d5a-777e-4272-a46e-793e82306316
  26th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=58860&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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