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title: "STEP WP9 Task 2.3 - Design study for a UK-based accelerator-driven fusion-neutron irradiation facility to test materials"
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# STEP WP9 Task 2.3 - Design study for a UK-based accelerator-driven fusion-neutron irradiation facility to test materials

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7ad9b42-d63d-404b-8e7f-41e389f2afbd

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking proposals for the tender titled "STEP WP9 Task 2.3 - Design study for a UK-based accelerator-driven fusion-neutron irradiation facility to test materials." This project falls within the engineering services sector and is located in Abingdon, England. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following an open procedure. Key dates include a tender period that ended on 7th November 2019, and the contract period commenced on 22nd November 2019, set to conclude by 28th February 2020. The total value of the contract is approximately £99,850. 

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those capable of conducting complex design studies or research and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on innovative engineering solutions may find themselves well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging with public sector projects such as this can help businesses enhance their profiles and expand their client bases within highly technical fields, specifically in the nuclear and energy sectors.

## Notice

STEP WP9 Task 2.3 - Design study for a UK-based accelerator-driven fusion-neutron irradiation facility to test materials

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c28e071-dfd1-4b9e-8b73-d58a2ed62ecc |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,850 |
| 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 | PHOENIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2020 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c28e071-dfd1-4b9e-8b73-d58a2ed62ecc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c28e071-dfd1-4b9e-8b73-d58a2ed62ecc
  6th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30495&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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