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title: "Centre for Innovative Nuclear Development - CINDe"
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# Centre for Innovative Nuclear Development - CINDe

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-854bb11b-56be-44ff-a63a-f6a7587d0e3a

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance, offering a contract titled "Centre for Innovative Nuclear Development - CINDe." This opportunity falls within the research and experimental development services industry and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is currently open, concluding on 21 February 2022, while the contract period is set to commence on 11 April 2022 and end on 10 April 2027. This is an open procurement procedure, inviting a consortium of UK-based universities to deliver academic research aligned with industrial needs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly academic institutions and research organisations with expertise in nuclear development and technology. Successful bidders will collaborate on high-quality research focused on real-life challenges in the nuclear industry, thus driving growth and innovation. Businesses with experience in experimental development and a strong understanding of the nuclear sector will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender process.

## Notice

Retender for Centre for Innovative Nuclear Development (CINDe) Contract. The opportunity is jointly funded by the National Nuclear Laboratory Ltd and Sellafield Ltd, and seeks to contract with a consortium of UK based Universities for the purposes of delivering high quality academic research, focussing on industry need and impact, and bringing together industrial understanding of of real-life nuclear industry challenges and academic experience in new technologies. Full details of the scope of the contract can be found in the documents issued as part of the tender pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea532cc0-e97e-4b94-bffc-b59823243eaa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2022 - 10 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2022 at 17:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea532cc0-e97e-4b94-bffc-b59823243eaa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea532cc0-e97e-4b94-bffc-b59823243eaa
  17th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=15416&B=SELLAFIELD
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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