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title: "Molten salt reactor (MSR) fuel production using direct molten salt approaches"
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# Molten salt reactor (MSR) fuel production using direct molten salt approaches

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-586e7175-07b0-4d80-a5df-971d6440b6f7

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has awarded a contract titled "Molten salt reactor (MSR) fuel production using direct molten salt approaches" to The University of Manchester. This procurement falls under the Research and development services and related consultancy services category, with activities taking place in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the contract starting on 29th October 2024 and ending on 31st March 2025. The contract was awarded on 6th August 2024 and has a value of £405,187.89 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced research and development, particularly those specialising in nuclear fuel production and innovative reactor technologies. Organisations with expertise in molten salt reactor technologies would benefit from the collaboration and exposure that comes with working alongside the University Supply Chain Framework. This contract is ideally suited for large-scale enterprises with robust research capabilities rather than SMEs or VCSEs, given the scope and expertise required for successful project execution.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded under NNLC321 - University Supply Chain Framework Lot 6. The services to be provided are a PDRA focusing on molten salt reactor (MSR) fuel production using direct molten salt approaches.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce8b97a8-bf89-40d3-928b-364999ba38e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £405,187 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £405,187 |
| 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 | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2024 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce8b97a8-bf89-40d3-928b-364999ba38e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce8b97a8-bf89-40d3-928b-364999ba38e0
  10th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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