--- title: "MARKET ENGAGEMENT TO UNDERSTAND SUPERCOOLED MAGNET INSULATOR TECHNOLOGIES" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c021" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c021" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c021.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c021.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY (UKAEA)" published: "2021-06-25" --- # MARKET ENGAGEMENT TO UNDERSTAND SUPERCOOLED MAGNET INSULATOR TECHNOLOGIES Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY (UKAEA) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c021 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c021) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c021.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is initiating a tender titled "Market Engagement to Understand Supercooled Magnet Insulator Technologies." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the design and execution of research and development (CPV 73300000). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a total project value of £200,000. The aim is to engage with the market to assess available materials for magnet insulation used in nuclear fusion applications. Interested parties should note that the future notice date is set for 22nd October 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of materials science and engineering, especially those specialising in organic and inorganic substances, including epoxy blends, polyimides, and geopolymers. Companies with a background in the production of materials suitable for high-radiation environments or those engaged in research laboratory services could particularly benefit from this engagement. Additionally, suppliers that possess mechanical testing capabilities and experience in industries such as aerospace may find this to be a viable avenue for growth. ## Notice The aim of this project is to engage with the wider market to understand and test current available materials as magnet insulators that will be used in the toroidal, poloidal and correction coils, as well as the central solenoid - These materials must encapsulate the coils to protect and stabilise the magnets from the hostile environment e.g. irradiation UKAEA will survey and assess organic potting compounds for application in a fusion environment. including, but not limited to: epoxy blends, benzoxazines and polyimides. Identify, survey and assess inorganic material e.g. geopolymers. Engagement with wider industry to understand the range of available COTS products developed in other industries which could be applicable to the requirement. Follow on work might include mechanical testing of these products to validate their suitability for nuclear environments. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Part of the STEP programme is the development of magnet insulators that will be used in the toroidal, poloidal and correction coils, as well as the central solenoid. These materials must encapsulate the coils to protect and stabilise the magnets from the hostile environment. This environment, particularly the high levels of neutron irradiation, present a significant materials challenge to select and validate potting compounds which avoid degradation in thermal, mechanical, and electromagnetic properties under these conditions. The aim of this project is to Engage with the wider market to understand and test current available materials which can be applied to the Requirements. UKAEA will survey and assess organic potting compounds for application in a fusion environment., including, but not limited to: epoxy blends, benzoxazines and polyimides, Identify, survey and assess inorganic material options, including, but not limited to, geopolymers. Engagement with wider industry to understand the range of available COTS products developed in other industries, such as aerospace, which could be applicable to the requirement.Follow on work might include mechanical testing of these products to validate their suitability for nuclear environments. Testing will be carried out by external suppliers, therefore engagement with wider industry to understand testing capability and standard testing procedures will also form a part of this project. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014510-2021 | | 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 | 25 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Oct 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 (UKAEA) | | 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 - 24 - Chemical products - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 24300000 - Basic inorganic and organic chemicals - 24500000 - Plastics in primary forms - 31630000 - Magnets - 73111000 - Research laboratory services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 25 Jun 2021 at 11:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014510-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38509&B=UK - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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