--- title: "STEP: Commercial Pathway Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e50e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e50e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e50e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e50e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2021-09-27" --- # STEP: Commercial Pathway Support Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e50e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e50e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e50e.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently conducting a tender process titled "STEP: Commercial Pathway Support" under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. This tender is active and situated in Culham, Abingdon, UK. The submission period is set to close on 1st November 2021, with the contract intended to commence on 21st November 2021. The project aims to advance the conceptual design of the STEP Prototype Reactor to an investible stage by April 2024, with a budget of £1,000,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of technical consultancy, energy systems modelling, and research and development. Companies that specialise in feasibility studies, technology assessments, and the design of concept development flowsheets would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could enhance a firm's portfolio and reputation in the burgeoning field of fusion technology and energy innovation. ## Notice The STEP programme intends to progress the conceptual design of the STEP Prototype Reactor (SPR) to an investible point by April 2024. A key aspect of the STEP programme is to consider the overall trajectory to achieve the commercialisation of fusion, identifying the role that the STEP programme and in particular SPR play. This Invitation to Tender invites Potential Suppliers to submit a tender that may lead to an award of contract for the provision of: Technical services supporting the commercial pathway of the STEP project via investigative / feasibility studies, technology maturity assessments, high-level development of concept design flowsheets and modelling / assessment of energy systems at a supranational, national or regional level. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The STEP programme intends to progress the conceptual design of the STEP Prototype Reactor (SPR) to an investible point by April 2024. A key aspect of the STEP programme is to consider the overall trajectory to achieve the commercialisation of fusion, identifying the role that the STEP programme and in particular SPR play. This Invitation to Tender invites Potential Suppliers to submit a tender that may lead to an award of contract for the provision of: Technical services supporting the commercial pathway of the STEP project via investigative / feasibility studies, technology maturity assessments, high-level development of concept design flowsheets and modelling / assessment of energy systems at a supranational, national or regional level. Renewal: 1 year Rolling Contract Renewal information within ITT documentation Maximum end date 31st March 2024 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023966-2021 | | 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 | 27 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 27 Sep 2021 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023966-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39770&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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