---
title: "STEP - EDS Shielding Design Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0320d6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-03-11"
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# STEP - EDS Shielding Design Services

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0320d6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "STEP - EDS Shielding Design Services" was managed by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), focusing on research services within the fusion research industry. This tender fell under a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract valued at £144,671 signed on 4th January 2022. The services were to be delivered at the UKAEA's Culham Science Centre in Abingdon.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand into the fusion research sector, particularly those with expertise in engineering, technical methodologies, and project management. Companies that demonstrate strong organisational experience, solid project plans, and a commitment to social value may find this tender particularly appealing. Firms with a background in research services or those that have previously engaged with governmental contracts will be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this space.

## Notice

Concept design and analysis of the STEP inboard shield

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Concept design and analysis of the STEP inboard shield

### Procurement Information

Mini competition under UKAEA Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006716-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,671 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASSYSTEM ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2022 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006716-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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