Project FORGE (Fusion Optimisation and Research by Geometric-integration of Electron-screening)
A Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice
by UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- not specified
- Value
- £300K
- Sector
- PROFESSIONAL
- Published
- 18 Oct 2023
- Delivery
- not specified
- Deadline
- n/a
Concepts
Location
Abingdon
2 buyers
1 supplier
- Astral Neutronics Dorchester
Description
This is for a collaborative R&D project.
Total Quantity or Scope
Astral System Limited will lead a collaborative R&D project with the end goal to: 1) Explore different candidate LCF deuterium enriched materials and decide on the optimal material for a Mark-1 MSF DT reactor. 2) Test the different materials to better understand degradation, longevity, and fuel retention under operational and stress tested conditions.
Award Detail
| 1 | Astral Neutronics (Dorchester)
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CPV Codes
- 73110000 - Research services
Indicators
Legal Justification
UKAEA have been engaging the neutron source community to assess the degree of research alignment that might be possible in each source scenario. This is an extension of this work and to achieve the best possible outcome in this area, UKAEA needs to engage a specialist consultant to enhance our knowledge of the topic and unique scientific support .
Reference
- FTS 030766-2023