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title: "STEP B1.6 Power Infrastructure: Developing a cryoplant concept design and understand industry capabilities"
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# STEP B1.6 Power Infrastructure: Developing a cryoplant concept design and understand industry capabilities

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe74ec1e-da29-4d7b-b9f4-44fcf83814fc

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "STEP B1.6 Power Infrastructure: Developing a cryoplant concept design and understand industry capabilities". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on engineering and technology for cryoplants, with the tender open for submissions until 19 October 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 4 November 2021 and conclude by 1 March 2022. The tender is being executed through an open procedure, allowing a wide range of bidders to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in engineering, technology development, and relevant consulting services. Companies specialising in machinery for liquefying gases, plant engineering, and research and development services are encouraged to submit proposals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this process, as the authority aims to engage dynamic and innovative firms capable of delivering the required feasibility studies and technical assessments.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to provide a feasibility study for suitable Cryoplants for two concept designs. The requirements of this contract will range from technology maturity assessments on Warm/cold compressors, oil separation systems (if applicable) Turbo expanders and feasibility studies to the development of concept design workflows as part of the larger STEP design workflow. For a full description of tasks, see the requirements section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0063bb9b-60a3-4cec-ae80-0fc6750656f0 |
| 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 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2021 - 1 Mar 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

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

### Codes

- 42511200 - Machinery for liquefying air or other gases
- 71323200 - Plant engineering design services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2021 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0063bb9b-60a3-4cec-ae80-0fc6750656f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0063bb9b-60a3-4cec-ae80-0fc6750656f0
  22nd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39711&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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