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R&D on nuclear fuel recycle and waste management

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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28 May 2017 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy as the buying organisation for the tender titled "R&D on nuclear fuel recycle and waste management." This project falls under the nuclear fuels category and was initiated in London, UK. The tender, conducted through an open procurement method, was awarded on 16 February 2017 and is part of a five-year programme expected to conclude by 28 February 2019. The total contract value is approximately £1,999,995. The tender period ended on 16 February 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in nuclear research and waste management, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies focusing on advanced chemical processes, separation techniques, and waste management solutions would be well-suited to compete, leveraging their expertise to contribute to this critical R&D programme. Engaging in this project can enhance their visibility and open pathways for future collaborations within the nuclear industry.

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Notice Title

R&D on nuclear fuel recycle and waste management

Notice Description

This tender covers the scope of work for the initial phase of a five-year integrated programme of R&D on nuclear fuel recycle and waste management, to be completed by December 2018. The programme shall undertake research on Aqueous recycle processes as outlined in Section 4 "Research Requirements" p.15 of the ITT, including: i.basic chemistry and technology for dissolution, separations and conversion steps ii.active separations tests on surrogate feeds iii.active dissolution tests on un-irradiated fuels iv.a conversion flowsheet for transuranic (TRU) - containing products v.a minor actinide separations flowsheet for high level waste For background information, the full specification and further information on this project please see the ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4903c2f4-9d7a-4d1e-a211-c6692638ddc6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7fb78e9-0d45-4d29-a47e-282dd9d57653
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09340000 - Nuclear fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,999,995 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,999,995 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AW
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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