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title: "B1.6 STEP Power Infrastructure: Developing a cryoplant concept design and understand industry capabilities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bb3a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-06-11"
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# B1.6 STEP Power Infrastructure: Developing a cryoplant concept design and understand industry capabilities

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bb3a

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is initiating a planned procurement process for the tender titled "B1.6 STEP Power Infrastructure: Developing a cryoplant concept design and understand industry capabilities." This project falls under the industry category of research and development services, specifically focusing on the design and development of large-scale helium cryoplants. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 31st July 2021. The delivery location is specified as the region of Abingdon, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the engineering and consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in reactor-cooling systems, plant engineering design, and research and development services. Companies with capabilities in developing innovative technology solutions related to cryogenics and large-scale industrial installations would find this opportunity particularly relevant. Engaging with the UKAEA will allow suppliers to both contribute to cutting-edge research and potentially secure future contracts in the growing field of fusion research.

## Notice

The UKAEA is advertising this opportunity as we want to engage with suppliers to seek information to be utilised in developing commercial opportunities and we need industry input to better understand industry capabilities relating to the design, development and installation of large-scale helium cryoplants and we are also asking for feedback on the feasibility of technology that can be developed within the STEP development timescales

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The UKAEA is advertising this opportunity as we want to engage with suppliers to seek information to be utilised in developing commercial opportunities and we need industry input to better understand industry capabilities relating to the design, development and installation of large-scale helium cryoplants and we are also asking for feedback on the feasibility of technology that can be developed within the STEP development timescales

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013255-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 42152100 - Reactor-cooling systems
- 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

- 11 Jun 2021 at 16:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013255-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38297&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

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