Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c84-291b-7255-93ef-a87751242172/step-concept-development-for-separation-of-isotopes-for-fusion-materials awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # STEP concept development for separation of Isotopes for Fusion Materials [United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/united-kingdom-atomic-energy-authority) Estimated value Not stated Published 2 Feb 2022 Deadline Closed 22 Dec 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The STEP Programme and wider UKAEA programmes related to advanced materials development are seeking to explore technology options to provide scalable solutions for isotope separation in metals. Possible solutions include (but are not limited to) electromagnetic techniques to separate ionized materials, selective laser-based ionization, distillation methods involving liquid phases, gas-based separation via centrifuges, and chemical processes based on ion exchange, electrolysis, or electrolytic methods. UKAEA would like to partner with the industry to explore different technologies and their possibilities. At this stage, this (interaction) could be with companies with key expertise in specific elements of the technology solutions, for example in the production of ion/atomic beams, or with knowledge of ion collection and extraction. Alternatively, we would welcome bids from suppliers with capabilities to develop novel integrated solutions, bringing together various technologies to develop a full isotope separation methodology. ## CPV classification Basic metals Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2a20c9e6-9573-431f-b8b0-06d7b34b8108) 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](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/united-kingdom-atomic-energy-authority) [Sector More Mining & quarrying products tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/mining-quarrying-products) ## More tenders like this [Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates – Stenmaterial, jord, schakt- och återvinningsmassor · Serviceförvaltningen (SEF) · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-9963-72b3-8695-b9adb231398a/sweden-gravel-sand-crushed-stone-and-aggregates-stenmaterial-jord-schakt) [Sand – „Доставка на пясък за дейността на ОП „Чистота“, гр. Кюстендил“ · ОБЩИНА КЮСТЕНДИЛ · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1041-733f-bb6a-cc0274c68d50/bulgaria-sand-dostavka-na-piasiek-za-deinostta-na-op-cistota-gr-kiustendil) [Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates – 2027 Framework agreement for rock and gravel masses · Trondheim kommune · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3661-7136-85bc-ec1267bb9afe/norway-gravel-sand-crushed-stone-and-aggregates-2027-framework-agreement-f) [Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates – Bergkrossmaterial 2026 · Östersunds kommun · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-766f-73fa-b659-c28ead5dcdcd/sweden-gravel-sand-crushed-stone-and-aggregates-bergkrossmaterial-2026) [Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates – Ramavtal - Leveranser av bergkross och transporter av schaktmassor · Orust kommun · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-9686-700d-97f1-a0a359ca10c1/sweden-gravel-sand-crushed-stone-and-aggregates-ramavtal-leveranser-av-b) [Related mining and quarrying products – Fourniture d'enrochements · Communauté d'Agglomération Béthune-Bruay, Artois Lys Romane · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-6b4c-7261-9648-2eef92a7994e/france-related-mining-and-quarrying-products-fourniture-denrochements)