Planning

Procurement of consultancy services in support of technology development of heat exchanger design

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

11 Jan 2024 at 17:04

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

09 Jan 2024 at 11:57

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

08 Jan 2024 at 16:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is planning a procurement process for consultancy services to support the technology development of heat exchanger design. The project involves creating a digital twin of the thermal system of a nuclear reactor, power plant, and hydrogen production facility. The engagement end date for submissions is 19th January 2024. This tender is classified under industry category "Radioactive materials" and is suitable for SMEs. The buying organization, National Nuclear Laboratory Limited, is based in Seascale, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research, testing, technical simulators, heat-exchange units, and research consultancy services. Businesses capable of developing dynamic models and supporting the design of complex systems are well-suited to compete for this consultancy contract. Understanding the energy dynamics of heat exchanger systems is critical for successful participation in this procurement process. Interested parties can submit responses to the RFI document by 19th January 2024.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of consultancy services in support of technology development of heat exchanger design

Notice Description

National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is currently leading a project in Phase B of the Advanced Modular Reactor design competition. As part of this project we are beginning to develop a digital twin of the thermal system of the combined nuclear reactor, nuclear power plant (electrical generation) and hydrogen production plant (hydrogen generation). The digital twin will be developed in parallel to the reactor system design. Further components, such as energy storage systems, safety systems etc will be added to the digital twin as the whole system design progresses. A digital twin represents a live coupling of the physical reality to a digital representation. In the current phase of this project the live component will be a representation of end user demand as no physical reactor demonstrator will be ready for several years. The digital twin will however help with the progress of the design, by demonstrating the required performance characteristics of key components, specifically the heat exchanger manifold that will distribute heat from the reactor to the generator or hydrogen production facility. Ultimately, we intend to use the digital twin in support of the substantiation of the business case for future phases of the AMR development programme. In order to develop this digital twin, NNL needs to understand how the heat exchanger (system) manifold could respond to the energy dynamics of the system. NNL requires consultancy support to help develop the dynamic model of the heat exchanger manifold. Responses to the attached RFI document should be sent to david.brown@uknnl.com before 17:00pm 19th January 2024. Additional information: Responses to the RFI should be sent to david.brown@uknnl.com before 17:00pm 19th January 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4989223-d4aa-4293-bb59-8d50dc7f6c98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dca43437-a0a7-4081-b30f-599900ee4c4c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

09343000 - Radioactive materials

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

42131320 - Choke manifolds

42511100 - Heat-exchange units

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
David Brown
Contact Email
david.brown@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
01900 397025

Buyer Location

Locality
SEASCALE
Postcode
CA20 1PG
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

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