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title: "CR20096 - Phase 1 Evaluation of the ISCF Low Cost Nuclear Challenge"
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# CR20096 - Phase 1 Evaluation of the ISCF Low Cost Nuclear Challenge

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95725f49-1add-495c-b6c3-4fe2c5f9540a

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process for the "Phase 1 Evaluation of the ISCF Low Cost Nuclear Challenge" in the research and development consultancy services industry. The procurement method employed is selective, via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period having ended on 2nd November 2020. The contract period was set from 30th November 2020 to 26th April 2021, and the procurement's aim is to support the UK's Clean Growth Grand Challenge by preparing a technical feasibility study for small modular reactor solutions in the nuclear sector. Interested parties should note that the tender process has now been completed.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and development consultancy, particularly those engaged in market and economic research. Companies involved in the nuclear energy sector, or those who specialise in feasibility studies and regulatory compliance, would be well positioned to benefit from similar future contracts arising from ongoing evaluations and developments under the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund. The overall goal aims to push forward the UK's ambitions for low-carbon energy solutions, making this an attractive area for innovation and investment.

## Notice

** THIS TENDER IS CLOSED ** Award of contract via the CCS DPS Agreement RM6018 via further competition. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. The LCN challenge will support delivery of the Clean Growth Grand Challenge, and consists of 2 phases of activity. Phase 1 is effectively an enabling phase in which the consortium will prepare a technical feasibility study of their SMR solution in preparation for regulatory scrutiny in Phase 2. Phase 2 is centred on putting the technical solution through regulatory approvals to arrive at a point where there is a clear line of sight to commercial deployment of the technology by the end of the programme. This evaluation plan covers the Phase 1 activity and the Phase 2 activity (subject to BEIS and Treasury approval).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33f86527-4b71-4483-8e21-060aa941453e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2020 - 26 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £147,845 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM UK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2021 at 14:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33f86527-4b71-4483-8e21-060aa941453e
- 13 Apr 2021 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33f86527-4b71-4483-8e21-060aa941453e
- 7 Sep 2020 at 11:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cbaad7b-4df0-4a2b-bbf8-3a1716a48ec8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33f86527-4b71-4483-8e21-060aa941453e
  13th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cbaad7b-4df0-4a2b-bbf8-3a1716a48ec8
  7th September 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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