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title: "Gyrotron / Microwave Source Research and Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032486"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-03-22"
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# Gyrotron / Microwave Source Research and Development

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032486

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is planning a tender titled "Gyrotron / Microwave Source Research and Development," aimed at sourcing research and development services. This initiative falls under the CPV category of 73000000, focusing specifically on consultancy services related to research and development. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 31st October 2022. The primary location for contract delivery is the UK, specifically in the Abingdon area at Culham Science Centre.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those with expertise in designing and manufacturing Gyrotrons. Firms that specialise in consultancy services related to research and development, along with those involved in the energy sector, would be well-positioned to collaborate with the STEP Prototype Plant Team. Engaging in this initiative could lead to long-term partnerships focused on the production and supply of next-generation Gyrotrons, thereby facilitating business growth in an emerging market.

## Notice

The STEP Prototype Plant Team is looking to engage with external organisations that have experience in the design and manufacture of Gyrotrons. Our objective is to identify organisations capable of sharing information and working collaboratively with the STEP Prototype Plant team to support the development of a design for Gyrotrons suitable for power plant operations. This is with a long-term view of working with the broader industry to support with the production and supply of these next generation Gyrotrons. Note that this is a request for information (RFI) and not a competitive action at this time.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The STEP Prototype Plant Team is looking to engage with external organisations that have experience in the design and manufacture of Gyrotrons. Our objective is to identify organisations capable of sharing information and working collaboratively with the STEP Prototype Plant team to support the development of a design for Gyrotrons suitable for power plant operations. This is with a long-term view of working with the broader industry to support with the production and supply of these next generation Gyrotrons. Note that this is a request for information (RFI) and not a competitive action at this time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007660-2022 |
| 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 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2022 at 10:09 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007660-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=45039&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

## Provenance

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