--- title: "STEP concept development for separation of Isotopes for Fusion Materials" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f365ef01-2815-4e49-a259-e6347b9deab8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f365ef01-2815-4e49-a259-e6347b9deab8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f365ef01-2815-4e49-a259-e6347b9deab8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f365ef01-2815-4e49-a259-e6347b9deab8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2021-11-22" --- # STEP concept development for separation of Isotopes for Fusion Materials Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f365ef01-2815-4e49-a259-e6347b9deab8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f365ef01-2815-4e49-a259-e6347b9deab8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f365ef01-2815-4e49-a259-e6347b9deab8.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "STEP concept development for separation of Isotopes for Fusion Materials." This procurement falls under the basic metals industry category and is located within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is described as open, with the tender period concluding on 22 December 2021. Successful proposals are expected to address advanced materials development technologies relevant to isotope separation, and the contract period is slated to begin on 17 January 2022 and end on 15 April 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced materials, engineering design, and chemical processes, particularly those with expertise in electromagnetic techniques, laser-based ionisation, and isotope separation methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the project aims to partner with innovative companies capable of developing novel, integrated solutions. Competing firms should possess capabilities in ion/atomic beam production or ion extraction and collection, positioning them well to contribute effectively to this pioneering initiative. ## Notice The STEP Programme and wider UKAEA programmes related to advanced materials development are seeking to explore technology options to provide scalable solutions for isotope separation in metals. Possible solutions include (but are not limited to) electromagnetic techniques to separate ionized materials, selective laser-based ionization, distillation methods involving liquid phases, gas-based separation via centrifuges, and chemical processes based on ion exchange, electrolysis, or electrolytic methods. UKAEA would like to partner with the industry to explore different technologies and their possibilities. At this stage, this (interaction) could be with companies with key expertise in specific elements of the technology solutions, for example in the production of ion/atomic beams, or with knowledge of ion collection and extraction. Alternatively, we would welcome bids from suppliers with capabilities to develop novel integrated solutions, bringing together various technologies to develop a full isotope separation methodology. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/221534c1-5650-4c66-a675-7bdb95a67bd1 | | 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 | 22 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Jan 2022 - 15 Apr 2022 | | 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 - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 24 - Chemical products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 14700000 - Basic metals - 24000000 - Chemical products - 42152000 - Parts of nuclear reactors - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2021 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/221534c1-5650-4c66-a675-7bdb95a67bd1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/221534c1-5650-4c66-a675-7bdb95a67bd1 22nd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40868&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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