United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of STEP Tranche 1 Engineering Delivery Partner Call-Off Contracts to Atkins

Awarded 20 Jun 2023

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Awarded20 Jun 2023
Value£1,818,001.00
SupplierAtkins
AgencyUnited Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 5mo ago1d term
Awarded 20 June 2023Expired 21 June 2023

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United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority awarded a contract to Atkins for call-off contracts under the STEP Tranche 1 Engineering Delivery Partner framework.

The contract covers engineering and design services for fusion energy development, including work packages such as core cost, information management, IVC blankets lead design engineering, radial port plug, concept design for gravity support and cryostat, BLUEMIRA development and support, PAIV systems engineering support, testing requirements for fusion materials, IVC blanket leadership support, Tranche 2a (IMS) support, EDP lead engineering team, IVC lead engineering team, shielding mechanical engineer, FW & limiters mechanical engineer, and North Star support.

The total contract value is £1,818,001.

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