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Molten salt reactor (MSR) fuel production using direct molten salt approaches

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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10 Dec 2024 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has awarded a contract titled "Molten salt reactor (MSR) fuel production using direct molten salt approaches" to The University of Manchester. This procurement falls under the Research and development services and related consultancy services category, with activities taking place in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the contract starting on 29th October 2024 and ending on 31st March 2025. The contract was awarded on 6th August 2024 and has a value of £405,187.89 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced research and development, particularly those specialising in nuclear fuel production and innovative reactor technologies. Organisations with expertise in molten salt reactor technologies would benefit from the collaboration and exposure that comes with working alongside the University Supply Chain Framework. This contract is ideally suited for large-scale enterprises with robust research capabilities rather than SMEs or VCSEs, given the scope and expertise required for successful project execution.

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Notice Title

Molten salt reactor (MSR) fuel production using direct molten salt approaches

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 molten salt reactor (MSR) fuel production using direct molten salt approaches.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-586e7175-07b0-4d80-a5df-971d6440b6f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce8b97a8-bf89-40d3-928b-364999ba38e0
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
£405,187 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£405,187 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 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
Not specified
Contact Email
nnl.procurement@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
01925985288

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

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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