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PROVISION OF A PILOT FOR ADVANCED NUCLEAR SKILLS AND INNOVATION RESEARCH CAMPUS

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy has completed a public procurement process for the "Provision of a Pilot for Advanced Nuclear Skills and Innovation Research Campus," valued at £1,745,000. This tender falls under the research and development services category and was conducted under a single tender action procurement method. The contract period commenced on 9th August 2021 and will continue until 31st March 2022. The project aims to enhance capabilities in advanced nuclear technologies, with significant deliverables including a comprehensive gap analysis of current skills and facilities and the establishment of a physical campus for collaboration in the sector, located in London.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, specifically those with expertise in advanced nuclear technologies or educational services in STEM fields. Competitors should ideally have capabilities in project delivery, knowledge transfer, and operational management within nuclear environments. Additionally, firms focused on innovation and collaboration within the energy sector may find significant avenues for growth through involvement in this initiative, contributing to critical R&D efforts and skill development designed to address the UK's net zero ambitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF A PILOT FOR ADVANCED NUCLEAR SKILLS AND INNOVATION RESEARCH CAMPUS

Notice Description

The campus pilot objectives are: 1. A Gap analysis of current R&D skills and facilities versus those needed for Deployment of advanced nuclear technologies, to inform future collaborations and investment. This will be completed by the end of the campus pilot (31/03/22) and will be in the form of reports provided to BEIS. 2. Have a physical campus (with office and laboratory space) on a nuclear licensed site, where academia and the private sector can utilise for accelerating technology deployment. The campus should be up and running 3 months after the delivery partner is engaged, with at least one pilot project complete by the end of the campus pilot (31/03/22). 3. Sufficient monitoring and evaluation of campus benefits and opportunities to develop a robust business case for potential future investment. This information will be required to feed into the spending review proposal (estimated September 2022) and include information to support all five business case sections. 4. Accessible catalogue of skills, activities and facilities with clear process on how to utilise the information. This will be completed by the end of the campus pilot (31/03/22) and will clearly identify features across the UK nuclear sector. It should be an accessible format (such as internet based), complement other UK information sets and have clear links to wider (non UK) information sets. 5. On site training delivered to a undergraduates and post graduates. This will be completed by the end of the campus pilot (31/03/22) and include 2 overseas knowledge transfers 2 masters placements and a larger number of Nuclear taster sessions (ideally aimed at those Not in Education, Employment or Training, NEET).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49e67d7c-9632-4eb7-aea9-248cb4f18b65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/971defdc-c323-40e2-9032-3e981b0e3f16
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£308,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£308,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Paul Donovan
Contact Email
paul.donovan@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03000685394

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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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