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SBRI: Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) Research, Development and Demonstration Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded a contract for the SBRI: Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) Research, Development and Demonstration Programme. This research services procurement involves a funding amount of £2,488,700 in GBP and follows an open procedure (above threshold). The contract period starts on 10th August 2022 and ends on 9th February 2023. The contract was awarded on 10th August 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research services industry to collaborate on AMR development projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the nuclear energy sector may find this tender particularly suitable for expanding their capabilities. The location for delivery includes various territories such as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

SBRI: Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) Research, Development and Demonstration Programme

Notice Description

SBRI Contract Award Notice for AMR Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D), Phase A of the RD&D programme which provides funding for 6 pre-FEED (Front End Engineering Design) studies across 2 key technology lots. Lot 1: Reactor demonstration Lot 2: Fuel demonstration Announcement with further detail published on 2nd September 2022 can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/advanced-modular-reactor-amr-research-development-and-demonstration-programme-successful-organisations/amr-research-development-and-demonstration-phase-a-2022-2023-successful-organisations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90128694-ae83-48a8-9f9f-1050314e70ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a0d3e6-310b-46a5-a54c-9ea5791cffc5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,488,700 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,488,700 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2022 - 9 Feb 2023 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & 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
5
Supplier Names

EDF ENERGY NUCLEAR GENERATION

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

SPRINGFIELDS FUELS

U-BATTERY DEVELOPMENTS

ULTRA SAFE NUCLEAR

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