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title: "Manifolded Cryogenic Helium Properties and RF Verification Rig For the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ace6"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-10-16"
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# Manifolded Cryogenic Helium Properties and RF Verification Rig For the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP)

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ace6

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Manifolded Cryogenic Helium Properties and RF Verification Rig For the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP)." This process falls under the industry category of "Research and experimental development services" (CPV code: 73100000), and it is primarily a services contract. The location for the project is the UK, and the current communication indicates that a future notice date is set for January 3, 2025. The overall budget for this procurement is approximately £5,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in experimental rig construction, helium cryogenic fluid properties validation, and related research services. Companies with capabilities in magnets (CPV code: 31630000), installation services of testing equipment (CPV code: 51230000), and experimental development services are well-suited to compete. This early market engagement phase is designed to gather information regarding contractors' capabilities, facilities, availability, and cost estimates, providing a vital stepping stone for businesses looking to grow through high-tech research and development projects.

## Notice

Early Market Engagement - Request for Information The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) requires an experimental rig which will be used to complete at least one experimental campaign to validate helium cryogenic fluid properties with representative localised heating conditions. UKAEA requests information regarding Contractors' capabilities, facilities, availability and estimated cost to complete one or more of the tasks identified in the attached document.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) requires an experimental rig which will be used to complete at least one experimental campaign to validate helium cryogenic fluid properties with representative localised heating conditions. UKAEA requests information regarding Contractors' capabilities, facilities, availability and estimated cost to complete one or more of the tasks identified in the attached document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033398-2024 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 31630000 - Magnets
- 51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 14:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033398-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86765&B=UKAEA
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

## Provenance

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