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title: "Virtual Centre for the Application of Nuclear Systems VULCANS"
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# Virtual Centre for the Application of Nuclear Systems VULCANS

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-846abde3-a8f3-47c3-8ec6-3371cda5d179

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, located in London, England, which has recently awarded a contract for the "Virtual Centre for the Application of Nuclear Systems VULCANS." This initiative falls under the nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment industry and was conducted through a limited negotiation procedure without prior publication. The contract is valued at £883,000 and covers a period from 11th October 2021 to 31st March 2022, with the contract tender period concluding on 8th October 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in nuclear technology and engineering services, particularly those with capabilities in isotope systems and reactor design. Businesses focused on research and development for nuclear applications, as well as those able to provide innovative solutions for deploying nuclear power sources, will find this tender especially relevant. Engaging in such projects allows firms to expand their offerings and contribute to advancements in the nuclear sector, aligning with strategic national interests.

## Notice

Report on sector requirements and demand, covering: o Demand from public and private sector organisations for Deployable Nuclear Power Sources and their fuels; o Technical specification for isotope systems and fuel forms, in particular drawing on space mission profiles and launch safety requirements; o Capabilities required to exploit the UK's nuclear waste inventory for isotope systems; o Capabilities required and to develop micro-reactor fuel forms and reactors; o Demand for access to SACRED and PuMA2 (including associated potential revenue or cost recovery mechanisms); * Design/Engineering Specification for SACRED and for PuMA2 o Including project plan detailing path to final commissioning o Based on above identified sector requirements * Exploratory Research & Development into manufacturing approaches for fuel forms (both isotopic and fission) and subsequent performance testing * Report on future Critical Micro-Reactor Testing and Validation: o Technical requirements for a critical reactor facility o Potential location and licensing conditions o Level of investment required and customer pipeline o Links to the UK AMR Demonstration programme o Links to UKAEA's Fusion Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc2130e-cced-4b7c-ab8a-14eec49fdcce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £883,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £883,000 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| 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

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2021 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc2130e-cced-4b7c-ab8a-14eec49fdcce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc2130e-cced-4b7c-ab8a-14eec49fdcce
  26th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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