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title: "Development and Testing of Magnet Insulators"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a417"
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# Development and Testing of Magnet Insulators

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a417

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) spearheaded a public procurement for the "Development and Testing of Magnet Insulators" under the CPV classification for Research and Experimental Development Services (73100000). This contract, identified by "T-CS051-24," was aimed at developing high-performance composite materials for high-temperature superconducting magnets used in the STEP project. The procurement process was conducted using the open procedure and covered by GPA standards. The tender phase commenced on 2024-09-30 and concluded on 2024-10-30, culminating in a contract award on 2024-12-16 to Oxford Sigma Limited. The contract, valued at £2,300,000, includes an option to extend for two additional periods of 12 months.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specializing in technical testing, analysis, consultancy, and research and development services. It is especially suited for organizations capable of designing and prototyping advanced composite materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these fields stand to benefit from participating in such high-value contracts. Moreover, companies that can provide innovative solutions for high-temperature superconducting magnets will find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities, thereby allowing them to showcase and enhance their technological proficiencies on a prominent platform.

## Notice

UKAEA STEP is looking for a suitably qualified organisation to undertake a research and development programme of work to prototype and test high-performance composite materials systems for use in STEP's high temperature superconducting magnets.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKAEA STEP is looking for a suitably qualified organisation to undertake a research and development programme of work to prototype and test high-performance composite materials systems for use in STEP's high temperature superconducting magnets.

Options: Option to extend the contract for two further periods of 12 months (6 + 12 + 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041527-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,300,000 |
| Lots value | £2,300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD SIGMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2024 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041527-2024
- 30 Sep 2024 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031156-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86185&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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