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Atomistic simulation of fission gas nucleation in uranium oxycarbides for TRISO fuel

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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19 Sep 2024 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has awarded a contract titled "Atomistic simulation of fission gas nucleation in uranium oxycarbides for TRISO fuel" under the NNLC321 University Supply Chain Framework Lot 6. This procurement, focused on research and development services, is classified under CPV code 73000000. Located in England, the contract involves a procurement method of selective call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1st September 2024 and ending on 31st March 2025, with the tender period having ended on 19th August 2024. The project is valued at £131,999.90.

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Notice Title

Atomistic simulation of fission gas nucleation in uranium oxycarbides for TRISO fuel

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded under NNLC321 - University Supply Chain Framework Lot 6. The Research will focus on Atomistic simulation of fission gas nucleation in uranium oxycarbides for TRISO fuel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8b755cf-2a09-406c-8b35-904835591033
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba44a67-0314-45cc-84ec-8f449809a14a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£131,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,999 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6AE
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
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
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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