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An independent impact evaluation of nuclear fusion research at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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26 Jun 2019 at 08:17

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02 May 2019 at 14:14

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04 Apr 2019 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is for the independent impact evaluation of nuclear fusion research at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This project falls under the category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, primarily located in London, United Kingdom. The tender period has concluded, ending on 15 March 2019, and the contract was awarded to London Economics Limited on 2 April 2019, with a contract period from 3 April 2019 to 2 September 2019. The procurement method employed is selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those equipped to conduct market and economic research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from competing for similar contracts, leveraging their agility and specialised knowledge. Companies that understand the strategic implications of nuclear fusion and can provide robust evaluative frameworks may find themselves well-positioned for both this contract and future opportunities in scientific and technological assessments within the public sector.

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Notice Title

An independent impact evaluation of nuclear fusion research at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy

Notice Description

This project aims to provide an independent impact evaluation of the nuclear fusion research programme to build a solid evidence base for long-term future strategic and investment decisions in wide-ranging policy contexts including spending reviews and EU-exit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69962849-f830-4e2b-9351-412ff25e4e0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f4ceaa-b40d-4d27-a33d-f5c5347b5832
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,137 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2019 - 2 Sep 2019 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONDON ECONOMICS

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