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The Provision of Technical Support with the Detailed Assessment of the Fault Studies Aspects of

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions, which is seeking technical support for the assessment of fault studies related to the construction and operation of two EPRs at the HPC site in the UK. The procurement falls under the category of research and development services, with a contract value of £282,971.25. The tender stage is complete, with the award granted on 23rd February 2015, and the contract period running from 2nd March 2015 to 31st January 2017. The tender was initially due for submission by 1st March 2015.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, especially those specialising in nuclear safety and engineering. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the potential for growth in the niche market of nuclear infrastructure development. Businesses with expertise in fault assessment, regulatory compliance, and safety evaluations will be particularly suited to engage in such tenders, leveraging the complexities associated with nuclear project regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Technical Support with the Detailed Assessment of the Fault Studies Aspects of

Notice Description

The HPC site has recently been licensed by the ONR to allow the Licensee, to construct and operate two EPRs. The HPC safety case documentation to support this activity is large and complex and a full assessment by ONR of Fault Studies aspects requires input from a number of specialists and skill areas. 1.2 Nuclear safety aspects of the construction, commissioning and operation of the site will be regulated by ONR via a series of regulatory permissioning points under specific Licence Conditions attached to the HPC site licence. The assessment work that supports the different permissioning points, up to granting of the Consent for Nuclear Island Concrete, is split into a number of stages.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bbc33f1-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbec7423-b789-4412-8461-f67c2cc39a31
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£282,971 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£282,971 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 201511 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2015 - 31 Jan 2017 1-2 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMEC FOSTER WHEELER

Further Information

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