UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 23/08/2021

External Reference: 2021-502405

FTS Reference: 2021-017403

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
N/A
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Contact person: Hugo Silva
E-mail: hugo.silva@ukaea.uk
NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38931&B=UK
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Fusion Research

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Plant Design Commercial Optimisation, Collaboration & Market Shaping - support and deliverables for the Commercial Pathway
Reference number:  T/HS106/21
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

73000000  -  Research and development services and related consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The STEP Commercial Pathway team are creating a high level roadmap and related narrative to illustrate how we can get from where we are now to a global fleet of fusion reactors providing a meaningful input to mid-century decarbonised energy systems.
To support the development of the STEP Commercial Pathway a variety of studies will be required between now and the end of this current tranche of funding (end of March 2024).
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09300000  -  Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
65000000  -  Public utilities
73300000  -  Design and execution of research and development
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ14 -  Oxfordshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The STEP Commercial Pathway team are creating a high level roadmap and related narrative to illustrate how we can get from where we are now to a global fleet of fusion reactors providing a meaningful input to mid-century decarbonised energy systems.
To support the development of the STEP Commercial Pathway a variety of studies will be required between now and the end of this current tranche of funding (end of March 2024).
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

15/09/2021

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information