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title: "The support for the scoping of a research and development programme for the concept development of a suitable utility scaled supercritical carbon dioxide power generation plant."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04295c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-02-07"
---

# The support for the scoping of a research and development programme for the concept development of a suitable utility scaled supercritical carbon dioxide power generation plant.

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04295c

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has issued a tender for the support in scoping a research and development programme for a supercritical carbon dioxide power generation plant. The main procurement category is services within the research and development industry. The deadline for submission has been extended to 23rd February 2024, providing an opportunity for businesses interested in supercritical CO2 turbine technology to participate in this procurement process.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those focused on utility-scale power generating equipment and supercritical CO2 turbines, to provide expertise for the development of a new power generation plant. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is looking for proposals to inform the design of a supercritical CO2 power plant, aiming to enhance cycle efficiency. Businesses with experience in similar projects or specialised knowledge in this field can leverage their capabilities to compete in this tender process.

## Notice

The objective of this RFI is to better understand the trade space around utility scaled power generating equipment with the emphasis on supercritical CO2 turbines. This information will be used to inform the broader SPP design which includes minimum operating conditions required to meet the necessary cycle efficiency.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this RFI is to better understand the trade space around utility scaled power generating equipment with the emphasis on supercritical CO2 turbines. This information will be used to inform the broader SPP design which includes minimum operating conditions required to meet the necessary cycle efficiency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004077-2024 |
| 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, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2025 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2024 at 14:34 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004077-2024
- 5 Feb 2024 at 09:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003630-2024
- 21 Dec 2023 at 16:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037754-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=76473&B=UKAEA
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

## Provenance

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