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title: "R&D on nuclear fuel recycle and waste management"
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# R&D on nuclear fuel recycle and waste management

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4903c2f4-9d7a-4d1e-a211-c6692638ddc6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy as the buying organisation for the tender titled "R&D on nuclear fuel recycle and waste management." This project falls under the nuclear fuels category and was initiated in London, UK. The tender, conducted through an open procurement method, was awarded on 16 February 2017 and is part of a five-year programme expected to conclude by 28 February 2019. The total contract value is approximately £1,999,995. The tender period ended on 16 February 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in nuclear research and waste management, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies focusing on advanced chemical processes, separation techniques, and waste management solutions would be well-suited to compete, leveraging their expertise to contribute to this critical R&D programme. Engaging in this project can enhance their visibility and open pathways for future collaborations within the nuclear industry.

## Notice

This tender covers the scope of work for the initial phase of a five-year integrated programme of R&D on nuclear fuel recycle and waste management, to be completed by December 2018. The programme shall undertake research on Aqueous recycle processes as outlined in Section 4 "Research Requirements" p.15 of the ITT, including: i.basic chemistry and technology for dissolution, separations and conversion steps ii.active separations tests on surrogate feeds iii.active dissolution tests on un-irradiated fuels iv.a conversion flowsheet for transuranic (TRU) - containing products v.a minor actinide separations flowsheet for high level waste For background information, the full specification and further information on this project please see the ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7fb78e9-0d45-4d29-a47e-282dd9d57653 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,999,995 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,999,995 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09340000 - Nuclear fuels

## Release History

- 28 May 2017 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7fb78e9-0d45-4d29-a47e-282dd9d57653

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7fb78e9-0d45-4d29-a47e-282dd9d57653
  28th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=260496077
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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