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title: "Research into the effects of temperature on the criticality safety of fissile systems"
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# Research into the effects of temperature on the criticality safety of fissile systems

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6affb02e-817d-4689-943c-8ddf544544e5

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive is conducting a tender titled "Research into the effects of temperature on the criticality safety of fissile systems", aimed at providing insights into significant nuclear processes and their temperature dependencies. This procurement falls under the research and development services category, with a contract value of £65,537.15. The tender was concluded on 8th September 2017, with the awarded contract effective from 8th November 2017 through to 19th February 2018. The procurement method utilised was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a structured application process.

This contract presents an opportunity for established research firms and consultancy services specialised in nuclear safety and environmental research to expand their portfolios. As the contract is focused on technical research, businesses with expertise in nuclear physics, safety assessments, or related fields would be particularly well-placed to compete. Engaging in such projects can enhance credibility and visibility within the nuclear energy sector, propelling further business growth and partnerships.

## Notice

Provide details of the important nuclear processes at play (changes in reaction rates from Doppler broadening/narrowing, Fermi age, increases in cross-sections) and how these may change with temperature. The important physical changes that will occur with variations in temperature and how this can affect the neutron multiplication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b6fe9fe-6ac3-429e-8f50-a5775b7cdfdf |
| 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 | 8 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2017 - 19 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,537 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,537 |
| 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 | AMEC FOSTER WHEELER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2017 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b6fe9fe-6ac3-429e-8f50-a5775b7cdfdf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b6fe9fe-6ac3-429e-8f50-a5775b7cdfdf
  8th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f99d9051-4ec8-4297-b00f-0938760d19e3
  Contract No ONR352

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