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title: "Plant Design Commercial Optimisation, Collaboration & Market Shaping - support and deliverables for the Commercial Pathway"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cb69"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-07-22"
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# Plant Design Commercial Optimisation, Collaboration & Market Shaping - support and deliverables for the Commercial Pathway

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cb69

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is planning a tender titled "Plant Design Commercial Optimisation, Collaboration & Market Shaping - support and deliverables for the Commercial Pathway." This procurement falls under the research and development services category with a focus on services related to the design and execution of research and development. The procurement is set to support the STEP Commercial Pathway team's efforts towards creating a roadmap for a global fleet of fusion reactors, aiming for contributions to decarbonised energy systems by mid-century. The anticipated deadline for future notices regarding this opportunity is 15th September 2021, with the current funding tranche concluding by the end of March 2024, primarily based in Abingdon, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in energy consultancy, research and development, and related services. Companies with expertise in innovative energy solutions, particularly those focusing on fusion energy or sustainable technologies, are well-suited to compete. The project’s focus on interdisciplinary studies and collaboration means that firms offering diverse skills in energy market shaping and strategic optimisation will find valuable avenues to contribute and expand their business capabilities in an increasingly important sector.

## Notice

The STEP Commercial Pathway team are creating a high level roadmap and related narrative to illustrate how we can get from where we are now to a global fleet of fusion reactors providing a meaningful input to mid-century decarbonised energy systems. To support the development of the STEP Commercial Pathway a variety of studies will be required between now and the end of this current tranche of funding (end of March 2024).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The STEP Commercial Pathway team are creating a high level roadmap and related narrative to illustrate how we can get from where we are now to a global fleet of fusion reactors providing a meaningful input to mid-century decarbonised energy systems. To support the development of the STEP Commercial Pathway a variety of studies will be required between now and the end of this current tranche of funding (end of March 2024).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017403-2021 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Sep 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 65 - Public utilities
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2021 at 16:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017403-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38931&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

## Provenance

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