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title: "Comprehensive exploration of the effect of wet chemical conversion technologies on UO2 powder morphology and pellet properties"
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# Comprehensive exploration of the effect of wet chemical conversion technologies on UO2 powder morphology and pellet properties

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c66cbbf-b759-440a-a9bb-08a86ead5e74

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has recently awarded a contract titled "Comprehensive exploration of the effect of wet chemical conversion technologies on UO2 powder morphology and pellet properties" under the University Supply Chain Framework Lot 6. The procurement falls under the category of Research and Development Services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000), and is located in England, United Kingdom. The process stage is now at the Award stage, with Lancaster University as the supplier. The contract period will run from 1st September 2024 to 31st March 2025, and the total contract value is £214,999.80 GBP. The procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring that the supplier was chosen from a predefined list of competent entities.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in research and development within the nuclear sector. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender especially suited to their capabilities, given the focus on innovative research in conversion technologies and processing parameters for UO2 powder morphology. Additionally, businesses with a strong foundation in technical consultancy services and those capable of forming strategic partnerships with educational institutions, such as Lancaster University, will be well-placed to compete for similar future procurement opportunities launched by the National Nuclear Laboratory Limited.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded under NNLC321 - University Supply Chain Framework Lot 6. The Research will be focusing on the effect of conversion technology and processing parameters on UO2 powder morphology and pellet properties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6290d2e0-3db5-4303-bc23-a48d1418b30a |
| 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 | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £214,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £214,999 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6290d2e0-3db5-4303-bc23-a48d1418b30a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6290d2e0-3db5-4303-bc23-a48d1418b30a
  19th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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