F4E has opened a call for expression of interest to draw up a list of candidates to fill vacant positions in its Procurement and Contracts Committee (PCC). The PCC provides F4E’s Director with recommendations on procurement, contract and grant activities associated with Europe’s contribution to the ITER International Fusion Energy Project. F4E seeks experts with recognised standing and relevant professional experience in contractual and procurement matters relating to the management of public procurement, ideally for high technology projects or facilities. The members of the PCC are entitled to receive indemnities as well as claim their expenses for their participation in PCC meetings which are usually held at F4E’s headquarters in Barcelona, Spain.
Europe behind US in start-up market but leads in funding for the ITER supply chain.
F4E and European constructors also hand over the busbar bridges.
Japan joins the partnership as multilateral agreement progresses.
Commissioning of European systems advancing after successful mechanical tests.
Importance of ITER, private sector involvement and a stronger F4E amongst the key findings.
New grant for the Finnish research centre to develop divertor assembly technologies.