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title: "Design, Manufacture, and Supply of Components for High Heat Flux Testing and Verification Facility for STEP"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ea0e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-10-08"
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# Design, Manufacture, and Supply of Components for High Heat Flux Testing and Verification Facility for STEP

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ea0e

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is planning a procurement process for the design, manufacture, and supply of components for a High Heat Flux Testing and Verification Facility under the STEP project. This procurement falls within the goods category and is classified under temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus (CPV code: 38126300). Key activities will take place at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon (OX14 3DB), UK. The notice for this tender is expected to be published on 1st March 2022, indicating a timeline for potential suppliers to prepare their bids. The procurement method being utilised is a tender process following European Union legislation (CELEX reference: 32014L0024).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-temperature testing equipment, engineering services, and related scientific applications. Companies that manufacture steam and hot water systems, sensors, vacuum ovens, and high-pressure pipelines would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement process, suppliers can expand their market presence in the fusion research sector and demonstrate their capabilities in advanced engineering and technological innovation.

## Notice

The STEP project requires a flexible testing platform to perform a number of high heat flux testing campaigns and assessment tasks, with the ultimate goal of becoming a verification and validation (V&V) platform for In Vessel Component (IVC) prototypes. High temperature testing facilities and testing will be done in high vacuum and will include a high temperature water cooling system with the capability to exchange for alternative cooling systems during future operations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The STEP project requires a flexible testing platform to perform a number of high heat flux testing campaigns and assessment tasks, with the ultimate goal of becoming a verification and validation (V&V) platform for In Vessel Component (IVC) prototypes. High temperature testing facilities and testing will be done in high vacuum and will include a high temperature water cooling system with the capability to exchange for alternative cooling systems during future operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025249-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| 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
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09320000 - Steam, hot water and associated products
- 35125100 - Sensors
- 38126300 - Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus
- 42662100 - Electric welding equipment
- 42942200 - Vacuum ovens
- 44161500 - High-pressure pipeline
- 44163140 - Steam and water pipes
- 44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels
- 44615000 - Pressure vessels
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2021 at 15:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025249-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39985&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

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