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Comprehensive exploration of the effect of wet chemical conversion technologies on UO2 powder morphology and pellet properties

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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19 Sep 2024 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has recently awarded a contract titled "Comprehensive exploration of the effect of wet chemical conversion technologies on UO2 powder morphology and pellet properties" under the University Supply Chain Framework Lot 6. The procurement falls under the category of Research and Development Services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000), and is located in England, United Kingdom. The process stage is now at the Award stage, with Lancaster University as the supplier. The contract period will run from 1st September 2024 to 31st March 2025, and the total contract value is £214,999.80 GBP. The procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring that the supplier was chosen from a predefined list of competent entities.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in research and development within the nuclear sector. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender especially suited to their capabilities, given the focus on innovative research in conversion technologies and processing parameters for UO2 powder morphology. Additionally, businesses with a strong foundation in technical consultancy services and those capable of forming strategic partnerships with educational institutions, such as Lancaster University, will be well-placed to compete for similar future procurement opportunities launched by the National Nuclear Laboratory Limited.

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Notice Title

Comprehensive exploration of the effect of wet chemical conversion technologies on UO2 powder morphology and pellet properties

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded under NNLC321 - University Supply Chain Framework Lot 6. The Research will be focusing on the effect of conversion technology and processing parameters on UO2 powder morphology and pellet properties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c66cbbf-b759-440a-a9bb-08a86ead5e74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6290d2e0-3db5-4303-bc23-a48d1418b30a
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
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
£214,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£214,999 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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