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title: "Research Support on the Study of Local Heat Transfer Co-Efficient on Peripheral PWR Assembly Fuel in the Event of Touching Spacer Grids"
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# Research Support on the Study of Local Heat Transfer Co-Efficient on Peripheral PWR Assembly Fuel in the Event of Touching Spacer Grids

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b6d31d2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Health & Safety Executive, focusing on research support concerning local heat transfer coefficients on peripheral PWR assembly fuel. The tender, titled "Research Support on the Study of Local Heat Transfer Co-Efficient on Peripheral PWR Assembly Fuel in the Event of Touching Spacer Grids," falls under the industry category of research and development services, specifically classified as CPV code 73000000. The procurement method used is a selective procedure, and the contract period spans from 1st September 2016 to 30th November 2016, with the tender period concluding on 24th March 2016.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those with expertise in thermal analysis, fluid dynamics, or safety assessment in nuclear contexts. Companies possessing advanced modelling techniques and familiarity with PWR systems are likely to excel in this competitive landscape. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the suitability preference indicated in the tender, as they often bring innovative approaches to research projects.

## Notice

Identify the base phenomena defining the CHF limit for both flow reduction and overpower fault conditions in the PWR core, considering the potential for TSG. This analysis should consider the limitations of CHF test rigs in representing core cross-flow and assembly-periphery conditions. Review the options (methods, tools and models) that are currently available for CHF prediction and their development status. The review should cover the practices of the leading PWR vendors, operators and fuel providers as well as independent research establishments and academic institutions. Recommend a reasonable strategy allowing ONR to assess the adequacy of safety margins in set points for CHF mitigation arrangements of current and new built PWRs against the criterion that protection should be demonstrated with a high level of confidence. Provide conclusions and recommendations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/924ea07d-7b7d-4158-8f72-f6820afce5b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 30 Nov 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,650 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHECKENDON HILL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/924ea07d-7b7d-4158-8f72-f6820afce5b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/924ea07d-7b7d-4158-8f72-f6820afce5b6
  17th August 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc8948d8-8b45-4059-be7e-bcc1ba8cbd73
  ONR303

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