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title: "STEP WP5 - Review of Zirconium Manufacturing and Joining"
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# STEP WP5 - Review of Zirconium Manufacturing and Joining

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3a6e9d3-6f23-4322-a057-ba96377c7019

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a contract for the project titled "STEP WP5 - Review of Zirconium Manufacturing and Joining". This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, specifically related to zirconium alloys for fusion environments. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, which commenced with a tender that concluded on 20th September 2019. The contract period is set from 3rd October 2019 to 1st February 2020, with the award date being 27th September 2019. The service will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing and material sciences. Companies that can demonstrate capabilities in zirconium alloy technologies and associated consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for future contracts in similar areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the emphasis on inclusivity in the procurement process, while larger firms may also find relevant opportunities for collaboration or subcontracting.

## Notice

The Client (UKAEA) seeks to create a better understanding of the manufacturability and joinability of zirconium (Zr) alloys as a structural material for a fusion environment. The successful Consultant will be selected by the Client to write a review of the manufacturing landscape and Zr alloy joinability for current commercial Zr alloys. Furthermore, there will be some novel work involved in thermodynamic calculations and physical dissimilar butt-joins.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d332199-57aa-4426-8090-5cd7c7f16503 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2019 - 1 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,547 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOOD NUCLEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2019 at 08:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d332199-57aa-4426-8090-5cd7c7f16503

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d332199-57aa-4426-8090-5cd7c7f16503
  3rd October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29863&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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