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title: "An independent impact evaluation of nuclear fusion research at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy"
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# An independent impact evaluation of nuclear fusion research at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69962849-f830-4e2b-9351-412ff25e4e0e

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## Summary

The procurement process is for the independent impact evaluation of nuclear fusion research at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This project falls under the category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, primarily located in London, United Kingdom. The tender period has concluded, ending on 15 March 2019, and the contract was awarded to London Economics Limited on 2 April 2019, with a contract period from 3 April 2019 to 2 September 2019. The procurement method employed is selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those equipped to conduct market and economic research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from competing for similar contracts, leveraging their agility and specialised knowledge. Companies that understand the strategic implications of nuclear fusion and can provide robust evaluative frameworks may find themselves well-positioned for both this contract and future opportunities in scientific and technological assessments within the public sector.

## Notice

This project aims to provide an independent impact evaluation of the nuclear fusion research programme to build a solid evidence base for long-term future strategic and investment decisions in wide-ranging policy contexts including spending reviews and EU-exit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f4ceaa-b40d-4d27-a33d-f5c5347b5832 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2019 - 2 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,137 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2019 at 08:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f4ceaa-b40d-4d27-a33d-f5c5347b5832
- 2 May 2019 at 14:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f4ceaa-b40d-4d27-a33d-f5c5347b5832
- 4 Apr 2019 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f4ceaa-b40d-4d27-a33d-f5c5347b5832

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f4ceaa-b40d-4d27-a33d-f5c5347b5832
  26th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2cf21a36-d032-4bcb-972a-dc80a4e72eac
  CR19025 - Mini Competition
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/d5041569-0202-45d2-988c-26aab613d94c
  CR19025 - Commissioning Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/86895ef4-bc46-40b1-a33e-7a3174a5f253
  CR19025 Commissioning letter - Countersigned

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