--- title: "STEP Electrical Connector Technology Development" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028984" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028984" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028984.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028984.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2021-03-22" --- # STEP Electrical Connector Technology Development Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028984 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028984) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028984.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking to engage a technology partner for the "STEP Electrical Connector Technology Development" project. This procurement falls under the services industry, focusing on research and experimental development. The contract is scheduled to start on 29 March 2021 and will run until 31 March 2022. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, having recently been updated, and it employs an open procurement method. Interested parties should note that submissions were due by 23 February 2021, and the total estimated value of the contract is £200,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical circuit components, nuclear technology, and related engineering services. Companies with expertise in innovative connector design, especially those capable of handling high-current applications at cryogenic temperatures, would be particularly well-suited to participate. The collaborative nature of this tender, alongside the potential for additional funding from the UKAEA, underscores the growth potential for organisations engaged in cutting-edge technology development within the fusion energy sector. ## Notice There is a requirement to develop unique connector(s) to support the commercial development of fusion energy supply, in the longer term to the national grid. The purpose of this procurement package is to support the development of such connector(s) in association with a technology partner. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) would like to appoint a technology partner or partners for the development of electrical connector technology capable of transferring tens of kilo-Amperes of current at low voltage and at cryogenic temperatures, in consort with very with low electrical resistance and capable of multiple mating/unmating cycles. The development program is expected to be stage-gated and a collaborative effort between the partner(s) and UKAEA with UKAEA providing seed contract funding in an Innovation Partnership framework. ### Lot Information Lot 1 There is a requirement to develop unique connector(s) to support the commercial development of fusion energy supply, in the longer term to the national grid. The purpose of this procurement package is to support the development of such connector(s) in association with a technology partner. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) would like to appoint a technology partner or partners for the development of electrical connector technology capable of transferring tens of kilo-Amperes of current at low voltage and at cryogenic temperatures, in consort with very with low electrical resistance and capable of multiple mating/unmating cycles. The development program is expected to be stage-gated and a collaborative effort between the partner(s) and UKAEA with UKAEA providing seed contract funding in an Innovation Partnership framework. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005774-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 31220000 - Electrical circuit components - 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories - 42150000 - Nuclear reactors and parts - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 44300000 - Cable, wire and related products - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73430000 - Test and evaluation ## Release History - 22 Mar 2021 at 14:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005774-2021 - 12 Jan 2021 at 11:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000560-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36182&B=UK - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814 - https://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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