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title: "STEP Tranche 1 Engineering Delivery Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031ab4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# STEP Tranche 1 Engineering Delivery Partner

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031ab4

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking an Engineering Delivery Partner for the STEP Tranche 1 programme, focusing on research and experimental development services related to the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP). The procurement is in the active stage with a contract period from July 29, 2022, to March 31, 2025. The procurement process is open, and the main location for the project is in the UK. The buying organisation is looking for critical industry expertise to enhance the existing engineering team, and key dates include the deadline for review procedures and contract award information.

This tender for the STEP Tranche 1 Engineering Delivery Partner presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services. Companies experienced in fusion technology services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, as the buying organisation, is aiming to collaborate with a partner for the successful completion of STEP Tranche 1 by March 31, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure with a clear focus on quality criteria, aligning with the authority's need for specialist engineering expertise to advance the STEP programme.

## Notice

STEP have recently completed a key delivery milestone (CML 3.5). A range of options have been considered and down selected to a direction of travel with respect to the STEP Power Plant design. A number of key decisions remain to be made; however a preferred concept is taking shape and is now being developed. The next major milestone is the completion of STEP Tranche 1 and CML 5 by March 31st 2024. While UKAEA and the STEP programme are fusion technology specialists, we require a collaborative and experienced engineering delivery partner to ensure the successful completion of Tranche 1 and CML

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Engineering Delivery Partner services for Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) Programme Tranche 1 to provide critical industry expertise to the STEP programme and to enhance and support the existing STEP engineering team.

Renewal: Option to extend for 1 year after expiry of the initial term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011688-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| Lots value | £7,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,750,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS; ATKINSRÉALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73120000 - Experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2024 at 15:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011688-2024
- 3 Aug 2022 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021273-2022
- 30 Mar 2022 at 10:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008520-2022
- 24 Feb 2022 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005144-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=43587&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

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