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R&D on Advanced Nuclear Fuel

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)

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28 May 2017 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is currently managing a tender titled "R&D on Advanced Nuclear Fuel," focused on developing advanced nuclear fuel technologies. This contract, which amounts to £4,995,000, is classified under research services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period scheduled from 1st April 2017 to 28th February 2019. The tender process followed an open procurement method, and submissions were required to be completed by 17th February 2017. The geographical scope includes various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in nuclear research and development, particularly those with expertise in accident-tolerant fuels, reactor physics modelling, and coated particle fuels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria, while larger firms may also find the scope aligns with their capabilities. Companies with a strong background in innovation and research within the energy sector would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract, aiding in their growth and expertise in an evolving industry.

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Notice Title

R&D on Advanced Nuclear Fuel

Notice Description

The Department for Business Energy and Industrial Streategy (BEIS) is issuing this tender to cover the scope of work for the initial phase of a five-year integrated programme of R&D on advanced nuclear fuels in the following areas: *Accident tolerant fuels and cladding development *Coated particle fuels *Plutonium based fuel *Reactor physics modelling *Nuclear data For background information, the full specification and further information on this project please see the ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bc4fea3-e9e3-4e61-9566-9209ada08740
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b392912-a6c9-4625-b2bd-abbe0dd460be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£4,995,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,995,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2019 1-2 years
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 AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
innovation@decc.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443000685688

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 2AW
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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