---
title: "STEP PLASMA & HCD FRAMEWORK PANEL"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b767"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-11-18"
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# STEP PLASMA & HCD FRAMEWORK PANEL

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b767

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is planning a procurement process titled "STEP PLASMA & HCD FRAMEWORK PANEL". The procurement falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV: 73000000) and is located in the UK. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with a contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2029. Key dates include the future notice date on 7th April 2025. The tender aims to establish a framework panel of multiple suppliers to support specific plasma and Heating Current Drive (HCD) research and design requirements, with a total value estimated at £7.5 million GBP.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in engineering services, engineering design services, design-modelling services, and R&D consultancy services. Businesses with strong capabilities in plasma and HCD modelling will find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement method involves both electronic and written submissions, which opens the tender to a wider range of suppliers. Given the substantial contract value and the long-term engagement, this is a valuable opportunity for businesses seeking to develop or expand their expertise in the nuclear research and development arena.

## Notice

UKIFS is seeking to create a Plasma & HCD Modelling Framework Panel, consisting of multiple suppliers that can provide a knowledge and capability base for specific Plasma & HCD research and design requirements. The overall aim is to create more accurate and faster models that can be used in scenario modelling for STEP, and to advance the fundamental understanding in these areas.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKIFS is seeking to create a Plasma & HCD Modelling Framework Panel, consisting of multiple suppliers that can provide a knowledge and capability base for specific Plasma & HCD research and design requirements. The overall aim is to create more accurate and faster models that can be used in scenario modelling for STEP, and to advance the fundamental understanding in these areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037230-2024 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| Lots value | £7,500,000 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 72242000 - Design-modelling services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 15:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037230-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87730&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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