Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b81-2f79-7227-9605-65b26615b892/step-electrical-connector-technology-development [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # STEP Electrical Connector Technology Development [United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/united-kingdom-atomic-energy-authority) Estimated value £150,000 to £200,000 Published 12 Jan 2021 Deadline Closed 23 Feb 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender There is a requirement to develop unique connector(s) 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 connector(s) 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 electrical connector technology capable of transferring tens of kilo-Amperes of current at low voltage and at cryogenic temperatures, in consort with very with low electrical resistance and capable of multiple mating/unmating cycles. 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 framework. ## CPV classification Electrical circuit components Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8662aa50-60a1-4e5a-bc0a-b2ec2e1024d6) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileUnited Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/united-kingdom-atomic-energy-authority)[SectorMore Electrical equipment & lighting tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/electrical-equipment-lighting) ## More tenders like this [Switchgear – Erneuerung UW Hemelingen wesernetz Bremen GmbH 34 days left 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-306b-7328-8fbc-cc5728fdd456/germany-switchgear-erneuerung-uw-hemelingen)[Generator units – Dostawa agregatów prądotwórczych Miasto Bydgoszcz 12 days left 29 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-1c98-72c1-9784-d5d0da7e50f7/poland-generator-units-dostawa-agregatow-pradotworczych)[Low-voltage cable – samonosilni kabelski SNOP (sks) TER obesni in spojni material ELEKTRO MARIBOR, podjetje za distribucijo električne energije, d.d. 22 days left 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-2f46-72c9-8db0-38488c0fcdae/slovenia-low-voltage-cable-samonosilni-kabelski-snop-sks-ter-obesni-in-spo)[Electrical equipment and apparatus – Acuerdo marco para la adquisición de material eléctrico, electrónico y electrodomésticos por la Diputación Foral de Bizkaia y las entidades adheridas durante los años 2027, 2028 y 2029 Diputación Foral de Bizkaia - Departamento de Administración Pública y Relaciones Institucionales 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-00a9-71c0-b901-8b32f974f910/spain-electrical-equipment-and-apparatus-acuerdo-marco-para-la-adquisicion-d)[High-voltage cable – Dostawa systemów kablowych 220 kV wraz z opracowaniem projektu budowlanego i pozyskaniem pozwolenia na budowę dla linii 220 kV Ełk Bis – Granica RP w ramach projektu „Połączenia międzysystemowego między Polską a Litwą (obecnie znane jako Harmony Link) wraz z przyłączeniem Suwalskiej Specjalnej Strefy Ekonomicznej Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne Spółka Akcyjna 37 days left 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fd2a-70bb-a6e9-18b788a7a40f/poland-high-voltage-cable-dostawa-systemow-kablowych-220-kv-wraz-z-opracowan)[Electrical supplies and accessories – Constituye el objeto del contrato el suministro de material eléctrico para el mantenimiento del alumbrado público y de las instalaciones eléctricas de los edificios municipales Alcaldia del Ayuntamiento de Marratxí 37 days left 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-4164-7245-b1b9-b61a68ba46d5/spain-electrical-supplies-and-accessories-constituye-el-objeto-del-contrato)