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PDRA for Additive manufacture of fuels in support of the Uranics Innovation Programme

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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07 Feb 2025 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (NNL) has awarded a contract titled "PDRA for Additive manufacture of fuels in support of the Uranics Innovation Programme" to the University of Bristol. This project falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV 73000000). The procurement process, completed under the NNLC321 - University Supply Chain Framework Lot 6, employed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 2nd December 2024 with a completion date set for 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £78,391.73, and the work will be conducted within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in additive manufacturing and nuclear innovation. While the contract has already been awarded, understanding the nature of such procurement can help similar businesses position themselves as potential suppliers for future tenders. Large organisations involved in advanced manufacturing, materials science, and those within the university supply chain framework would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

PDRA for Additive manufacture of fuels in support of the Uranics Innovation Programme

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded under NNLC321 - University Supply Chain Framework Lot 6. The services to be provided are a PDRA focusing on Additive manufacture of fuels in support of the Uranics Innovation Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0697bcee-c16a-4fa6-8892-4f21b4fe4b54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e3dc7f-f11c-4c70-a4d2-17948938e21f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,391 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,391 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
Emma Kirkpatrick
Contact Email
nnl.procurement@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6AE
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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