Planning

PU Ceramics Academic Hub

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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Planning

17 Jun 2024 at 10:45

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is planning the PU Ceramics Academic Hub procurement process. This tender falls under the research services category, specifically focusing on research and development services related to plutonium. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 22nd July 2024.

This opportunity is suitable for SMEs looking to engage in research projects related to ceramic materials within the nuclear industry. Companies interested in collaborating with universities to undertake PhD projects and receive funding from the NDA would find this tender attractive. The NDA has scheduled an engagement event on 24th July 2024, providing a platform for interested suppliers to register and participate in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PU Ceramics Academic Hub

Notice Description

The NDA will fund a Research Hub, which will be either a single university or small consortium of universities, to undertake ~4 new PhD projects each year for 5 years, with continuous support from ~2 full time Postdoctoral researchers and 0.5FTE of an academic post. Support will be provided until the completion of all PhD projects. The research scopes will be defined with the help of subject matter experts from the NDA Group and these same Subject matter Experts will provide in-kind support throughout with a view to utilising the output of the Research Hub in NDA Group programmes. The contract will be based on NDA's anticipated funding of circa PS1M per annum (To be confirmed: PS5-6M in total) The NDA shall host an engagement event on 24th July 2024 10am - 12:00pm. To register your attendance please email: ambar.saeed@nda.gov.uk for this requirement. Please type in the header "C19784 Research Hub". This supplier event will be carried out via a Microsoft teams conference, and a link will be shared prior to the proposed date. The NDA would like a maximum of 2 members of staff per supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b6b89a3-8d45-4247-833c-5c122a4e788f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

09342000 - Plutonium

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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