STEP Cryogenic Seal Technology Development

A Prior Information Notice (Social)
by UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
11.5 month
Value
200K
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
22 Jan 2021
Delivery
12 Apr 2021 to 31 Mar 2022
Deadline
08 Mar 2021 12:00

Concepts

Location

Abingdon

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

There is a requirement to develop unique cryogenic seals to support the commercial development of fusion energy supply, in the longer term to the national grid. The purpose of this procurement package is to support the development of such cryogenic seals in association with a technology partner. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) would like to appoint a technology partner or partners for the development of cryogenic sealing technology capable of a multitude of simultaneous connections, enabled by remote operations. The development program is expected to be stage-gated and a collaborative effort between the partner(s) and UKAEA with UKAEA providing seed contract funding in an Innovation Partnership (INP) framework.

CPV Codes

  • 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
  • 34730000 - Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters
  • 35600000 - Military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts
  • 39340000 - Gas network equipment
  • 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment
  • 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

Indicators

  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • Performance considerations apply.

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