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title: "ARC DARTS Hydrogen & Radiolysis Project"
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# ARC DARTS Hydrogen & Radiolysis Project

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95588a10-1e7f-44b8-b20f-c2ad53630282

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has completed the procurement process for the "ARC DARTS Hydrogen & Radiolysis Project" under the NNLC321 - University Supply Chain Framework Lot 1. This contract, valued at £129,600, focuses on research services within the nuclear industry. The aim is to support the Dalton Cumbrian Facility with potential modelling solutions for radiolysis. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 1st March 2025 and ends on 31st December 2026. The awarded contract was announced on 20th December 2024, with prior tender end date on 20th November 2024. The primary location for the services is the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services within the nuclear sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the scope includes roles that can cater to specific technical expertise and innovation capabilities. Involvement in this contract can bolster business growth through partnership with leading institutions like The University of Manchester, who has been awarded the contract. This provides an ideal platform for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within a high-value and technologically advanced industry.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded under NNLC321 - University Supply Chain Framework Lot 1. This scope of work has been developed for the UK Alpha Resilience and Capability Programme (ARC) for the Dalton Cumbrian Facility (DCF) support and facilities costs associated with the DARTS Investigation into potential modelling solutions for radiolysis within the nuclear industry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13404094-ffab-4de4-a0b5-4d630eb78aec |
| 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 | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,600 |
| 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 | SEASCALE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1PG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13404094-ffab-4de4-a0b5-4d630eb78aec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13404094-ffab-4de4-a0b5-4d630eb78aec
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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