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title: "Develop a UK-China Joint Research and Innovation Centre (JRIC) joint venture and associated programme"
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# Develop a UK-China Joint Research and Innovation Centre (JRIC) joint venture and associated programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-522e0444-3390-42b2-81bd-7e02c4616aad

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## Summary

The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has initiated a tender for the development of a UK-China Joint Research and Innovation Centre (JRIC) joint venture and associated programme. The procurement process, which falls under the category of 'services' with a focus on research and development, has a total value of £300,000. The award was published on 8th April 2018, following a contract period that commenced on 1st November 2016 and concluded on 31st March 2018. The procurement method used was classified as 'Other'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for entities specialising in research and development, particularly those with experience in international collaborations within the energy sector. Businesses that can offer expertise in nuclear innovation, project management, and strategic partnerships would be well-positioned to compete for future projects arising from this initiative. The involvement of the National Nuclear Laboratory as the awarded supplier underlines the need for skilled partners in delivering complex innovation programmes.

## Notice

BEIS commissioned the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) for developing a UK-China Joint Research and Innovation Centre (JRIC) joint venture and associated programme, together with the costs of transitioning that model into the current non-JV approach being managed by the Nuclear Innovation and Research Office (NIRO). Note that BEIS commissioned NNL to complete this work (rather than pursuant to a formal contract). BEIS is paying NNL's incurred costs since this programme commenced in November 2016. These costs include, but are not limited to: external legal and financial advice, developing technical work streams, communications and implementation. The work of the NIRO after March 2018 has been included in the business case for the delivery of the JRIC collaborative programme, to be approved by the BEIS Energy Innovation Portfolio Board.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/860ebb4d-7f3e-4fcb-a9b9-fb6d5e370136 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2016 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 (BEIS) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2018 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/860ebb4d-7f3e-4fcb-a9b9-fb6d5e370136

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/860ebb4d-7f3e-4fcb-a9b9-fb6d5e370136
  8th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=310058551
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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