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Virtual Centre for the Application of Nuclear Systems VULCANS

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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26 Oct 2021 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, located in London, England, which has recently awarded a contract for the "Virtual Centre for the Application of Nuclear Systems VULCANS." This initiative falls under the nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment industry and was conducted through a limited negotiation procedure without prior publication. The contract is valued at £883,000 and covers a period from 11th October 2021 to 31st March 2022, with the contract tender period concluding on 8th October 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in nuclear technology and engineering services, particularly those with capabilities in isotope systems and reactor design. Businesses focused on research and development for nuclear applications, as well as those able to provide innovative solutions for deploying nuclear power sources, will find this tender especially relevant. Engaging in such projects allows firms to expand their offerings and contribute to advancements in the nuclear sector, aligning with strategic national interests.

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Notice Title

Virtual Centre for the Application of Nuclear Systems VULCANS

Notice Description

Report on sector requirements and demand, covering: o Demand from public and private sector organisations for Deployable Nuclear Power Sources and their fuels; o Technical specification for isotope systems and fuel forms, in particular drawing on space mission profiles and launch safety requirements; o Capabilities required to exploit the UK's nuclear waste inventory for isotope systems; o Capabilities required and to develop micro-reactor fuel forms and reactors; o Demand for access to SACRED and PuMA2 (including associated potential revenue or cost recovery mechanisms); * Design/Engineering Specification for SACRED and for PuMA2 o Including project plan detailing path to final commissioning o Based on above identified sector requirements * Exploratory Research & Development into manufacturing approaches for fuel forms (both isotopic and fission) and subsequent performance testing * Report on future Critical Micro-Reactor Testing and Validation: o Technical requirements for a critical reactor facility o Potential location and licensing conditions o Level of investment required and customer pipeline o Links to the UK AMR Demonstration programme o Links to UKAEA's Fusion Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-846abde3-a8f3-47c3-8ec6-3371cda5d179
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc2130e-cced-4b7c-ab8a-14eec49fdcce
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£883,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£883,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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