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Nuclear Power Generation Costs

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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31 May 2022 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Nuclear Power Generation Costs" is managed by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) of the UK Government, focusing on energy-efficiency consultancy services. This contract falls within the services category and was recently completed. It is crucial for updating nuclear generation cost assumptions in relation to varied nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors and advanced modular reactors. The contract was signed on 3rd May 2022, with a total value of £87,860.58.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in energy efficiency and nuclear technology. Businesses that have relevant experience in project management, a robust methodology, and knowledge of the nuclear sector will be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement was conducted through a limited award procedure, highlighting the need for specialised knowledge during a critical phase of the UK's transition to net zero electricity generation by 2050.

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Notice Title

Nuclear Power Generation Costs

Notice Description

BEIS is looking to update nuclear generation cost and technical assumptions to more accurate figures, reflecting the changes in the nuclear policy, market, and technology spaces. Current assumptions cover only large-scale nuclear power, but these must now include a wider range of nuclear technologies, namely SMRs (small modular reactors) and AMRs (advanced modular reactors).

Lot Information

Lot 1

These outputs will support wider departmental modelling of the GB electricity generation system and net zero electricity generation pathways to 2050, which is key to understanding potential electricity generation mixes required to ensure a low-cost, stable, and net zero future. These costs are anticipated to be published in the next Electricity Generation Costs publication, and should be aggregated/summarised so as not to be inaccessible through commercial confidentiality or otherwise, in a similar manner to previous Generation Costs reports.

Options: Multiple options in the power sector need to be explored in order to determine what electricity generation mix will be needed to reach Net Zero 2050. As part of this, nuclear power will have a part to play in supplying reliable baseload power to complement intermittent renewables. In-house modelling in BEIS is crucial to understanding the future GB electricity generation mix and we need up to date information for accurate and robust modelling. Therefore, BEIS is now looking to update nuclear generation cost and technical assumptions to more accurate figures, reflecting the changes in the nuclear policy, market, and technology spaces. Current assumptions cover only large-scale nuclear power, but these must now include a wider range of nuclear technologies, namely SMRs (small modular reactors) and AMRs (advanced modular reactors). The project will build on and expand previous work commissioned by BEIS on generation costs (including nuclear) , and SMRs . See Annex D for further key sources of evidence and relevant publications

Procurement Information

This was a further competition via the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3824 Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034248
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015266-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,860 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20223 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Paul Donovan
Contact Email
paul.donovan@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAZER NASH CONSULTANCY

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