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Assessment of Hitachi-GE Allocation of Function for the UK ABWR

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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The procurement process is spearheaded by the Department for Work and Pensions, focusing on the project titled "Assessment of Hitachi-GE Allocation of Function for the UK ABWR." This project falls under the research and development services category and is set in England. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, with the contract awarded on 9th June 2015. The contract period is from 15th June 2015 to 14th September 2015, and the total value of the contract is £31,447. The procurement method utilised is listed as "Other."

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in research and development, consultancy services, and those with experience in nuclear safety assessments. Businesses with expertise in human factors and risk management in engineering design can find this an advantageous avenue to expand their portfolio. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may also find suitable opportunities to participate, given that the contract is inclusive of their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Assessment of Hitachi-GE Allocation of Function for the UK ABWR

Notice Description

1.1 In January 2014 ONR formally started Step 2 of the GDA of Hitachi General Electric's (Hitachi-GE) UK Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (UK ABWR). Hitachi-GE is the Requesting Party for the UK ABWR GDA (referred to as "the RP" in this specification). 1.2 Step 2 concluded in August 2014 and involved an overview of the acceptability, in accordance with the regulatory regime of Great Britain, of the design fundamentals, including review of key nuclear safety and nuclear security claims with the aim of identifying any fundamental safety or security shortfalls that could prevent the issue of a Design Acceptance Confirmation (DAC) (see http://www.onr.org.uk/new-reactors/ngn03.pdf). 1.3 During Step 2, ONR reviewed the key claims (assertions) put forward by the RP in the area of Human Factors (HF). Some of these claims relate to the adequacy of Allocation of Function (AoF) for the UK ABWR. ONR's technical assessment reports covering the assessment work done during Step 2 and key conclusions are published on ONR's website (http://www.onr.org.uk/new-reactors/uk-abwr/reports.htm). 1.4 During Steps 3 and 4 of GDA ONR will undertake assessments that will increase in detail as GDA progresses, to confirm that the claims are supported by adequate arguments (reasoning) and evidence. ONR started Step 3 on 1 September 2014 and expects to complete it at the end of August 2015. 1.5 During Step 4, ONR will assess the evidence by conducting in-depth reviews, on a sampling basis, of the HF aspects of the UK ABWR safety case and supporting analyses, to confirm that the claims and arguments are underpinned by robust evidence. ONR expects to start Step 4 of GDA on 1 September 2015 and complete it at the end of 2017. 1.6 In the HF topic area, AoF may be considered one of the most important activities in the design of the new plant. ONR recognises this significance via the Safety Assessment Principle (SAP) EHF.2 which requires that: "When designing systems, dependence on human action to maintain and recover a stable, safe state should be minimised. The allocation of safety actions between humans and engineered structures, systems or components should be substantiated." 1.7 Automation will be the general concept of operations for the UK ABWR, which will utilise advanced computerised technology extensively, particularly in the Main Control Room (MCR) and to a much greater extent than for current UK nuclear power plants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09123a21-6fa2-45a7-a302-e94915167266
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
Other -
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
£31,447 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,447 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 201510 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2015 - 14 Sep 2015 1-6 months
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 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

GREENSTREET BERMAN

Further Information

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