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Provision of Nuclear Graphite Research and Advice

OFFICE FOR NUCLEAR REGULATION

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31 May 2023 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Nuclear Regulation has awarded a contract for the Provision of Nuclear Graphite Research and Advice to The University of Manchester. The procurement process was classified under the CPV code 73110000 for Research services. It was conducted using a limited procurement method through an award procedure without prior publication. The contract, based on Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, aims to provide additional graphite related research services in collaboration with the university.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research services industry, particularly those with expertise in graphite-related research. The contract offers a 2-year initial term with a possibility for extension up to 2 more years, subject to mutual agreement. Businesses that can provide high-quality research services and collaborate effectively with academic institutions like The University of Manchester are well-suited to compete for this tender and potentially expand their operations in the nuclear graphite research sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Nuclear Graphite Research and Advice

Notice Description

The service required are an addendum to an existing contract with The University of Manchester to provide additional graphite related research services to include: - Graphite Material Model Development - Design Point Analysis

Lot Information

Lot 1

Proposed award of contract via single tender negotiation with a Service Provider without a call for competition.

Options: Proposed 2 year contract with an option to extend for a further 2 years in annual increments, subject to the agreement of both parties i.e 2+1+1

Procurement Information

Using Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ONR propose to offer a contract to the University of Manchester, as an addendum to an existing graphite related contract, in the belief that no reasonable alternative or substitutive exists. The proposed Service Provider has the unique expertise required to fulfil the complete scope of service requirements in the absence of any credible competition in the marketplace.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d072
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015338-2023
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£161,025 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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