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Novel fuel matrices for 3D printed fuel components

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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10 Dec 2024 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has awarded a contract titled "Novel fuel matrices for 3D printed fuel components" under the University Supply Chain Framework Lot 6. This procurement, falling under the Research and Development services category, requires a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to focus on novel fuel matrices for 3D printed fuel components. The project is based in the United Kingdom and follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering period concluded on 6th August 2024, with the contract running from 7th August 2024 to 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £357,000.

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Notice Title

Novel fuel matrices for 3D printed fuel components

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 Novel fuel matrices for 3D printed fuel components

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d44626f-ecf3-4aa0-b4de-3e6f197590c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0ff23e5-b831-4201-b624-9cf26cb9e360
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
£357,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£357,000 £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
6 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
Emma Kirkpatrick
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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