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(CPU 7080) Midlands Nuclear Siting and Skills Studies (MNZH)

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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04 Dec 2024 at 11:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has awarded a contract for the "(CPU 7080) Midlands Nuclear Siting and Skills Studies (MNZH)" project, which falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. The project involves conducting a study on potential nuclear sites and analysing the nuclear skills base within the Midlands region. The procurement process went through the tender stage, with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 8th August 2024, and the contract running from 16th September 2024 to 31st March 2025. The awarded contract, worth £97,409, was divided between Equilibrion for the siting study and Cogent Skills for the skills analysis, with the engagement of SMEs being a critical component.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for consultancy firms skilled in research, site investigation, environmental engineering, and energy services. SMEs and organisations focussed on analysis services and nuclear fuels can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and develop specialised expertise. Nottingham City Council's commitment to exploring nuclear generation potential and aligning regional skills with future demands offers a collaborative platform for businesses aiming to contribute to the Midlands' nuclear industry landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(CPU 7080) Midlands Nuclear Siting and Skills Studies (MNZH)

Notice Description

Appointment of two qualified consultants to deliver two work packages: - Work package 1 - A Midlands wide siting study for potential nuclear sites and - Work package 2 - A Midlands wide nuclear skills study. The project will support Midlands Nuclear's ambition to review the potential opportunities in relation to i) siting of nuclear generation and other facilities (e.g. manufacturing), and ii) understanding the current skills base plus meeting future needs in terms of the provision of skills, in the Midlands region.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a92bbbc-3974-475e-afc1-ecf9e83dfd70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eff6d9c-1896-4137-ad2a-cad7c2167d30
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

09340000 - Nuclear fuels

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71314000 - Energy and related services

71510000 - Site-investigation services

71620000 - Analysis services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,409 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kate.kirk-walsh@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
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
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

COGENT SKILLS

EQUILIBRION

Further Information

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