Tender

Centre for Innovative Nuclear Development - CINDe

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

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Planning

17 Jan 2022 at 16:12

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory is currently managing a tender titled "Centre for Innovative Nuclear Development - CINDe," which falls under the category of research and experimental development services. This procurement is located in Cumbria and is at the planning stage, with the tender period set to close on 21 February 2022. The project, with an estimated value of £4 million, aims to engage a consortium of UK-based universities to address real-life challenges in the nuclear industry through innovative academic research. Additional details and documentation can be found in the ITT Tender pack.

This tender presents significant opportunities for UK-based higher education institutions with PhD awarding powers, particularly those with expertise in nuclear science and technology. Businesses that can combine academic insight with industrial needs will be well-positioned to compete. The contract has a five-year duration, with the potential for a two-year extension, making it an appealing prospect for institutions looking to contribute to impactful research while fostering innovation in the nuclear sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Centre for Innovative Nuclear Development - CINDe

Notice Description

Retender for Centre for Innovative Nuclear Development (CINDe) Contract. The opportunity is jointly funded by the National Nuclear Laboratory Ltd and Sellafield Ltd, and seeks to contract with a consortium of UK based Universities for the purposes of delivering high quality academic research, focussing on industry need and impact, and bringing together industrial understanding of of real-life nuclear industry challenges and academic experience in new technologies. Full details of the scope of the contract can be found in the documents issued as part of the tender pack.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Retender for Centre for Innovative Nuclear Development (CINDe) Contract. The opportunity is jointly funded by the National Nuclear Laboratory Ltd and Sellafield Ltd, and seeks to contract with a consortium of UK based Universities for the purposes of delivering high quality academic research, focussing on industry need and impact, and bringing together industrial understanding of of real-life nuclear industry challenges and academic experience in new technologies. Full details of the scope of the contract can be found in the documents issued as part of the tender pack. The initial contract period is five years with an optional extension for a further two years. Additional information: Full details of the tender can be found in the ITT Tender Pack issued on the CTM eProcurement portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030be2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001353-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY
Contact Name
Rabia Khan
Contact Email
rabia.khan@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
+44 1925939481

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
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

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