II.1)
Scope of the procurement
Shielding Design
Reference number:
T/LD122/21
71320000
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Engineering design services
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The STEP design will include superconducting magnets within its center column which will be subjected to large high-energy neutron fluxes from the plasma. If unprotected, the neutron bombardment of the superconducting magnets results in an operating lifetime of only a few hours. To address this, an in-board neutron shield is needed to reduce the neutron flux reaching the superconducting magnets and prolong their operational lifetime to a viable level.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 500000.00
GBP
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72244000
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Prototyping services
73200000
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Research and development consultancy services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ14 -
Oxfordshire
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The STEP design will include superconducting magnets within its center column which will be subjected to large high-energy neutron fluxes from the plasma. If unprotected, the neutron bombardment of the superconducting magnets results in an operating lifetime of only a few hours. To address this, an in-board neutron shield is needed to reduce the neutron flux reaching the superconducting magnets and prolong their operational lifetime to a viable level.
II.3)
Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/12/2021