Market engagement for reactor-scale vapour shielding modelling for STEP fusion powerplant.
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd seeks engagement with organizations capable of delivering reactor-scale vapour shielding modelling for the STEP prototype powerplant programme. The work investigates vapour shielding effects from transient plasma events on plasma-facing components, informing design and protection systems. The scope has four sequential phases: initial assessment of limiter strike scenarios, expanded analysis of transient scenarios and material degradation, development of engineering models and lifetime assessments, and assessment of combined transient hazards. Suppliers must submit proposals for Phase A with separate pricing for Phases B and C; Phase D focuses on future capability. Suppliers must demonstrate access to established reactor-scale vapour shielding modelling frameworks.