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Embrittlement of Steels in Neutron Irradiation Environments

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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11 Jul 2019 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Embrittlement of Steels in Neutron Irradiation Environments" was initiated by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), focusing on research and development services related to safety and material integrity in the UK nuclear sector. The procurement was marked as complete, with an award value of £57,235.49. The contract period commenced on 3rd June 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2020. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from an existing framework agreement, and the tender period ended on 6th March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in nuclear safety, material research, and development services, particularly those with expertise in addressing irradiation effects on reactor materials. Companies that can deliver consultancy and technical support in this highly specialised field will be well-positioned to compete for contracts like this, especially those with an existing relationship with regulatory bodies or experience within the nuclear industry.

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Notice Title

Embrittlement of Steels in Neutron Irradiation Environments

Notice Description

ONR is seeking to engage one of the Technical Support Contractors (TSC) appointed on Lot 2 of its Technical Support Framework. DDRs developed using data compilations from reactors in different countries show apparently national biases in the effects of irradiation in that a DDR developed from surveillance data from that country's fleet will predict the behaviour of that fleet well, but will show both increased uncertainty and bias with respect to another country's fleet. An understanding of the causes underlying these apparently national biases is essential in developing and maintaining Safety Cases for RPV materials. This is already the case for SZB, but will become more acute as GDA designs begin construction. This will become still more of a pressing problem with Advanced Reactor Designs which utilise materials outside of the current operating experience in terms of doses, neutron energy spectra and irradiation. There is a need for the UK regulator, therefore, to develop an understanding of the irradiation embrittlement to maintain understanding for operating fleet and to develop understanding for future foreseeable challenges.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f10a89b-bb0d-492e-9296-1701fa1c9a21
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
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
£57,235 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,235 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 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
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS

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