---
title: "STEP FUEL CYCLE - TRITIUM ENGINEERING"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a660"
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# STEP FUEL CYCLE - TRITIUM ENGINEERING

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a660

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has completed the tendering process for the "STEP FUEL CYCLE - TRITIUM ENGINEERING" project, classified under engineering studies. This procurement falls within the services category and operates under an open procedure method. The project, aimed at supporting the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) in its work towards a concept design in 2024, involved a tender period that concluded on 17th May 2021. The project is located in Abingdon, UK, with an active contract value of £1,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering studies, particularly those with expertise in tritium knowledge and related services. Companies offering research and development consultancy services, including large firms and SMEs with relevant experience, are well-suited to compete. The selection criteria emphasise the importance of quality, corporate experience, and social value, making this an attractive opportunity for providers that can demonstrate their capabilities in these areas.

## Notice

UKAEA are looking to procure the services of select suppliers to provide knowledge of tritium and tritium engineering under a new Tritium Framework. This framework is being issued by the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) to support the project's work towards a concept design in 2024.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKAEA are looking to procure the services of select suppliers to provide knowledge of tritium and tritium engineering under a new Tritium Framework. This framework is being issued by the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) to support the project's work towards a concept design in 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012463-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,100 |
| Lots value | £1,000,100 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS; FRAZER – NASH CONSULTANCY; IDOM; JACOBS; KINECTRICS; KYOTO FUSIONEERING; NUVIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 13 May 2022 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012463-2022
- 12 May 2021 at 12:51 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010424-2021
- 15 Apr 2021 at 13:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007919-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37465&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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