Tender

STEP WP11 - Feasibility Study of Modular Reactor Designs

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

16 Aug 2019 at 11:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is conducting an open procurement process for a feasibility study titled "STEP WP11 - Feasibility Study of Modular Reactor Designs." This initiative, aimed at advancing knowledge in modular construction and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), is situated in Abingdon, England. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 13 September 2019. The associated contract is expected to commence on 30 September 2019 and conclude by 28 February 2020, underlining the urgency and significance of this study within the nuclear reactor industry.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in modular construction, engineering services, and nuclear technology to contribute their expertise. Companies involved in architectural and engineering consultancy, alongside those experienced in construction works for power plants, would be well-placed to compete for this contract. By collaborating with UKAEA, participants can enhance their portfolios and establish long-term partnerships in the rapidly evolving nuclear energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEP WP11 - Feasibility Study of Modular Reactor Designs

Notice Description

This procurement is to gain knowledge on modular construction and Small Modular Reactor's and apply the learnings to the future STEP programme. To realise the STEP ambition, UKAEA wishes to appoint a Consultant(s) to deliver a study on the modular construction. Modular construction with manufactured components is being increasingly used in residential builds to help bring down costs (~30%) and speed up construction times. This "design for manufacture & assembly" construction approach needs to be considered from the design stage in order to fully benefit from this process. Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMR) designers are using a modular approach for nuclear reactors. This work will conduct a feasibility study to enable UKAEA to work with industry to gain knowledge and experience on how modular construction and Advanced Nuclear Technologies (SMRs or AMRs) design experience can be applied to STEP. Additionally, we wish the supplier to conduct a study on how Advanced Nuclear Technologies balance of plant design can be applied to STEP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba70799c-3088-4446-bbf9-c95235cb3e88
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

42151000 - Nuclear reactors

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

45251000 - Construction works for power plants and heating plants

45251111 - Construction work for nuclear reactors

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71300000 - Engineering services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71323000 - Engineering-design services for industrial process and production

71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

71500000 - Construction-related services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

72242000 - Design-modelling services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Vincent Tsang
Contact Email
vincent.tsang@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235466444

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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