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title: "Tritium Breeder Technology Experiments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0484f8"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-08-13"
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# Tritium Breeder Technology Experiments

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0484f8

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is inviting tenders for a series of Tritium Breeder Technology Experiments under the title "Tritium Breeder Technology Experiments". This procurement process, classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, encompasses three experiments focusing on different tritium breeding methods: solid lithium ceramics, liquid metal, and molten salt of lithium. Located at Culham Campus, Abingdon (OX14 3DB), this tender falls under the services category and follows an open procedure. The tender submission deadline has been updated to 10th September 2024, and each experiment (lot) has a budget cap of £800,000 Ex VAT, adhering to the legal basis of Directive 2014/24/EU.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in experimental technologies related to tritium breeding and materials science. Companies capable of undertaking sophisticated scientific experiments, especially in the fields of solid-state chemistry, metallurgy, and molten salt technologies, would be well-suited for these projects. Successfully securing a lot in this tender can enhance a business's profile in the advanced scientific research sector and provide substantial financial growth, given the notable budget allocations for each experiment. Furthermore, it allows businesses to collaborate with a prestigious organisation like UKAEA, potentially leading to future research and development opportunities.

## Notice

A programme of three small scale experiments to address a critical aspect of tritium breeding technology based on different methods: solid lithium ceramics (Lot 1), liquid metal (either as a pure metal or as part of mixture/eutectic (Lot 2) and molten salt of lithium (Lot 3). Each experiment has a budget cap of PS800,000 Ex VAT.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Solid lithium ceramics

Lot 1 experiment: To address a critical aspect of tritium breeding technology based on solid lithium ceramics.

Lot 2 Lithium in liquid phase (1)

Lot 2 experiment: To address a critical aspect of tritium breeding technology based on lithium in liquid.

Lot 3 Molten salt of lithium (1)

Lot 3 experiment: To address a critical aspect of tritium breeding technology based on molten salt of lithium.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025568-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 10:34 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025568-2024
- 29 Jul 2024 at 08:34 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023516-2024
- 26 Jul 2024 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023389-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83821&B=UKAEA
- 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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