Tender

Provision of a Technical Services Framework for the Office for Nuclear Regulation

OFFICE FOR NUCLEAR REGULATION

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Tender

11 May 2022 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Nuclear Regulation is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of a Technical Services Framework", targeting the procurement of technical services within the nuclear sector. The tender is active and is classified under the CPV code 71356000, which pertains to technical services. The submission period ends on 14 June 2022, and potential suppliers are invited to engage in this selective procurement process, which will follow a restricted procedure. There will be an engagement event on 18 May 2022, where interested parties can learn more about the procurement process. This project is divided into three lots, covering areas such as reactor core physics, civil engineering, and various specialist engineering services, with a total estimated value of £18,000,000. Bidders may submit for multiple lots, although a maximum of three lots can be awarded per supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering, technical services, and nuclear safety analysis. Companies involved in fields such as civil engineering, cybersecurity, or radiological protection would find particularly relevant prospects, especially those with expertise needed for the outlined lots. The Office for Nuclear Regulation's framework aims to enhance safety and regulatory duties within the sector, making it an attractive opportunity for suppliers looking to expand their footprint in the nuclear services market. Suppliers interested in participating should prepare to showcase their capabilities and submit their registrations via the ONR Procurement Portal.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Technical Services Framework for the Office for Nuclear Regulation

Notice Description

Provision of a framework of Specialist Service Providers to the Office for Nuclear Regulation across 3 Lots for : - Lot 1 : Reactor Core Physics and Fault Studies - Lot 2 : Civil Engineering and External Hazards - Lot 3 : Specialist Engineering and Technical Services within the disciplines of : 1. Chemistry 2. Control and Instrumentation 3. Criticality 4. Electrical Engineering 5. Fuel Design 6. Mechanical Engineering 7. Human Factors 8. Internal Hazards 9. Leadership and Management for Safety, Supply Chain and Quality 10. Probabilistic Safety Analysis 11. Radiological Protection and Emergency Planning and Response 12. Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning 13. Structural Integrity 14. Protective Security 15. Cyber Security 16. Safeguards 17. Other Engineering and Technical Services as may be required to assist in delivery of ONR regulatory duties.

Lot Information

Reactor Core Physics and Fault Studies

This is a two stage procurement which will select a maximum of the five highest ranking bids received, following evaluation of a Selection Questionnaire, to be invited to the Invitation to Tender stage of the procurement process. The scope of technical services required in Lot 1 covers the safety analysis of existing and future nuclear facilities on matters such as reactor core physics, thermal hydraulics, heat transfer and a wide range of other physical phenomena under steady state, transient and fault conditions including severe accident conditions. The work will include but not be limited to reviewing the fault analysis sections of nuclear facilities safety case documents against the expectations of the ONR guidance such as the Safety Assessment Principles (SAPs), Technical Assessment Guides (TAGs) and other international guidance such as the IAEA safety standards

Civil Engineering and External Hazrads

This is a two stage procurement which will select a maximum of the five highest ranking bids received, following evaluation of a Selection Questionnaire, to be invited to the Invitation to Tender stage of the procurement process. The scope of technical services required in Lot 2 will include service provision performed through a number of specialist contractors across the technical disciplines of Civil Engineering and External Hazards.

Specialist Engineering and Technical Services

This is a two stage procurement which will select a maximum of the six highest ranking bids received, following evaluation of a Selection Questionnaire, to be invited to the Invitation to Tender stage of the procurement process. The scope of technical services required in Lot 3 will cover Specialist Engineering and Technical Services and will include service provision performed through a number of specialist contractors across a range of technical disciplines as follows: 1. Chemistry 2. Control and Instrumentation 3. Criticality 4. Electrical Engineering 5. Fuel Design 6. Mechanical Engineering 7. Human Factors 8. Internal Hazards 9. Leadership and Management for Safety, Supply Chain and Quality 10. Probabilistic Safety Analysis 11. Radiological Protection and Emergency Planning and Response 12. Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning 13. Structural Integrity 14. Protective Security 15. Cyber Security 16. Safeguards 17. Other Engineering and Technical Services as may be required to assist in delivery of ONR regulatory duties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033695
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012280-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NUCLEAR REGULATION
Contact Name
Gary Owens
Contact Email
gary.owens@onr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2030280795

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

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