--- title: "STEP Cryogenic Seal Technology Development" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028c7f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028c7f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028c7f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028c7f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2021-03-22" --- # STEP Cryogenic Seal Technology Development Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028c7f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028c7f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028c7f.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is currently conducting a tender for the "STEP Cryogenic Seal Technology Development" project based in Abingdon, UK. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on research and experimental development services aimed at creating innovative cryogenic seals to facilitate the commercial development of fusion energy supply. The tender process is currently active, following the open procurement method. The deadline for submissions is set for 8 March 2021, and the contract period is expected to run from 12 April 2021 to 31 March 2022. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in cryogenic technology, energy, and fusion research. Companies with expertise in creating advanced sealing technologies and those capable of collaborative innovation are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. As the contract includes a substantial value of £200,000 and involves an Innovation Partnership framework, businesses that can demonstrate technological capacity and a collaborative approach may find this an excellent opportunity for growth and expansion in the energy sector. ## Notice There is a requirement to develop unique cryogenic seals 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 cryogenic seals 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 cryogenic sealing technology capable of a multitude of simultaneous connections, enabled by remote operations. 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 (INP) framework. ### Lot Information Lot 1 There is a requirement to develop unique cryogenic seals 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 cryogenic seals 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 cryogenic sealing technology capable of a multitude of simultaneous connections, enabled by remote operations. 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 (INP) framework. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005775-2021 | | 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 | 8 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Apr 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 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 - 34730000 - Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters - 35600000 - Military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts - 39340000 - Gas network equipment - 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment - 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services ## Release History - 22 Mar 2021 at 14:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005775-2021 - 22 Jan 2021 at 12:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001321-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36331&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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