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Sellafield Transmutation of Elements in an Accelerator) STELLAR

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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26 Oct 2021 at 16:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for the "Sellafield Transmutation of Elements in an Accelerator" programme, valued at £883,000. This project, classified under the research and development services industry, is located in Sellafield, Cumbria. The tender process has concluded, having reached its end date on 8th October 2021. The contract is set to commence on 11th October 2021 and will run until 31st March 2022. This procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, which is above the applicable threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in nuclear energy or advanced engineering solutions. Companies adept in designing experimental programmes, creating detailed engineering specifications, or conducting compatibility reports related to licensing, particularly within the nuclear sector, would find themselves highly suitable to compete for similar contracts in the future. Collaborations or partnerships with agencies like the UK Atomic Energy Authority or National Physics Laboratory could further enhance competitive advantages in bidding for projects of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sellafield Transmutation of Elements in an Accelerator) STELLAR

Notice Description

The required services which BEIS need from NNL are as follows; 1)Design of a 5-year Experimental Programme, in partnership with UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE), National Physics Laboratory (NPL) and academia, to inform a further Spending Review bid covering: o User demand and pipeline of work o Funding requirements or cost recovery options o Operating model (incl. how to facilitate user access, both virtual and in-person) o Benefits and strategic outcomes 2) Detailed design/Engineering Specification for STELLAR, including: o Project plan, detailing path to final commissioning o Peripheral capability required i.e. PIE o User requirements identified above 3) Report on compatibility (and any modifications required) of STELLAR and Experimental Programme with licensing: o NNL Central Laboratory safety case o Sellafield Nuclear Licensed Site conditions o Transport requirements 4) Optioneering report on neutron source solutions, covering: o Different accelerator technologies o Possible locations (HEIF or otherwise) and build options o Funding requirements or operating models o Including access to European sources o Identifying investors, partners, or industria

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98e686da-2bce-49be-9543-b81cecec8ebc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd5f4808-41d3-4786-b955-789bf314c6fd
Current Stage
Award
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

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
£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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Paul Donovan
Contact Email
paul.donovan@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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