Scope
Reference
T/EA199/24
Description
UKAEA has set up the Technology Transfer Hub (TTH) to identify opportunities for technology transfer into the wider fusion market and other sectors, and to drive the commercialisation of fusion-related technologies and knowhow for the benefit of the UK economy. This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to gather information to frame an invitation to tender to set up an Open Framework catering to the TTH, including expertise to help facilitate knowledge and technology transfer, IP commercialisation and the development and validation of novel technologies.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £8,250,000 excluding VAT
- £9,900,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 September 2025 to 1 April 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 6 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 09343000 - Radioactive materials
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
- 71356200 - Technical assistance services
- 73120000 - Experimental development services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
7 June 2025
Engagement process description
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders Please search using the unique tender ID: 98997
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 July 2025
Contracting authority
UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJV-1169-JTDD
Culham Science Centre
Oxfordshire
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ioanna Bampatsia
Telephone: +44 0123546
Email: ioanna.bampatsia@ukaea.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government