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University Supply Chain Framework

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Supply Chain Framework, initiated by the National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (NNL), focuses on research and development services and related consultancy services within the nuclear sector. The framework covers multiple lots including Clean Energy, Environmental Restoration, Security and Non-Proliferation, Health and Nuclear Medicine, Cross-Cutting Lots/Underpinning Activities, and Innovation, Future Insights & New Technology. The procurement, detailed under CPV code 73000000, was executed via an open procedure, with the tender being completed and awarded by 8 August 2024. The awarded contracts span post-doctoral research and commercial contract research, involving esteemed British institutions such as Bangor University, University of Bristol, University of Manchester, and others with relevant expertise.

This framework presents significant opportunities for universities and research institutions specialising in nuclear research, environmental science, healthcare pertaining to nuclear medicine, and related technological advancements. Businesses with technical capabilities at the post-doctoral level or higher in fields such as clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear security, and innovative technologies will find this tender highly lucrative. By participating, these businesses can not only drive industry innovation but also gain substantial commercial and academic collaborations, enhancing their market presence and potential for future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University Supply Chain Framework

Notice Description

Award for the University Supply Chain Framework. This framework is for use by NNL only. The scope of the framework is post-doctoral research projects, university commercial contract research projects and university consultancy.

Lot Information

Clean Energy

Post-doctoral level and higher activities for each relevant lot related to clean energy (I.e., net zero-related energy production and related aspects). Activities may cover (but not be limited to) the following: (a) Fundamental and applied research based at the university itself or at an NNL site (through our user access schemes) (b) Commercial activities including contract research, technical review, technical research support. Universities must be able to demonstrate expertise and experience in leading and undertaking the above activities at post-doctoral and higher level within the named lots, related to the Clean Energy category. There are seven sub-criteria within this lot, these are: 1.1 Irradiated materials 1.2 Nuclear fuels 1.3 Hydrogen 1.4 Reactor Chemistry 1.5 Structural integrity 1.6 Reactor technology 1.7 Integrated energy systems & co-generation

Renewal: Dependent upon usage

Environmental Restoration

Post-doctoral level and higher activities for each relevant lot related to environmental restoration (I.e., addressing, and remediating damage caused to the environment by nuclear activities). Activities may cover (but not be limited to) the following: (a) Fundamental and applied research based at the university itself or at an NNL site (through our user access schemes) (b) Commercial activities including contract research, technical review, technical research support. Universities must be able to demonstrate expertise and experience in leading and undertaking the above activities at post-doctoral and higher level within the named lots, related to the Environmental Restoration category. There are seven sub-criteria within this Lot: 2.1 Radioactive waste treatment/management 2.2 Decontamination 2.3 Recycling active materials 2.4 Radiochemistry 2.5 Thermal treatment 2.6 Decommissioning 2.7 Disposal of active materials

Security and Non-Proliferation

Post-doctoral level and higher activities for each relevant lot related to security and non-proliferation (I.e., exploring issues related to the security of nuclear sites and nuclear activities and halting the spread of fissionable material, nuclear weapons, and weapons-applicable nuclear technology and information). Activities may cover (but not be limited to) the following: (a) Fundamental and applied research based at the university itself or at an NNL site (through our user access schemes) (b) Commercial activities including contract research, technical review, technical research support. Universities must be able to demonstrate expertise and experience in leading and undertaking the above activities at post-doctoral and higher level within the named lots, related to the Security and Non-proliferation category. There are seven sub-criteria within this Lot: 3.1 Nuclear safety 3.2 Proliferation resistance 3.3 Physical security 3.4 Robotics and autonomous systems 3.5 Isotope separations 3.6 Measurement and analysis 3.7 Monitoring

Health and Nuclear Medicine

Post-doctoral level and higher activities for each relevant lot related to health and nuclear medicine (I.e., exploring issues and activities related to supporting health and medicine from within the nuclear sector). Activities may cover (but not be limited to) the following: (a) Fundamental and applied research based at the university itself or at an NNL site (through our user access schemes) (b) Commercial activities including contract research, technical review, technical research support. Universities must be able to demonstrate expertise and experience in leading and undertaking the above activities at post-doctoral and higher level within the named lots, related to the Health and Nuclear Medicine category There are six sub-criteria within this Lot: 4.1 Isotope separations 4.2 Nuclear medicine 4.3 Target and fuel manufacturing research 4.4 Nuclear physics 4.5 Accelerator research 4.6 Chemical separation

Cross Cutting Lots/ Underpinning Activities

Post-doctoral level and higher activities for each relevant lot related to the lots that underpin all four of the previous categories. Activities may cover (but not be limited to) the following: (a) Fundamental and applied research based at the university itself or at an NNL site (through our user access schemes) (b) Commercial activities including contract research, technical review, technical research support. Universities must be able to demonstrate expertise and experience in leading and undertaking the above activities at post-doctoral and higher level within the named lots and should be able to provide such expertise over at least two of lots 1-4. There are four sub-criteria within this Lot: 5.1 Modelling (real & predictive) and simulation 5.2 Characterisation (materials and environmental) 5.3 Robotics and Artificial Intelligence 5.4 Life cycle assessment

Innovation, Future Insights & New Technology

This lot covers future work which is innovative in nature, to provide future insights and new technology.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030baa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024959-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Additional Buyers

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Buyer Location

Locality
RISLEY
Postcode
WA3 6AE
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

Bangor University

Cranfield University

Queen Mary University of London

The Manchester Metropolitan University

University of Birmingham

University of Bristol

University of Edinburgh

University of Lancaster

University of Leeds

University of Liverpool

University of Manchester

University of Sheffield

University of Strathclyde

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