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title: "Sellafield Transmutation of Elements in an Accelerator) STELLAR"
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# Sellafield Transmutation of Elements in an Accelerator) STELLAR

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98e686da-2bce-49be-9543-b81cecec8ebc

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## Summary

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for the "Sellafield Transmutation of Elements in an Accelerator" programme, valued at £883,000. This project, classified under the research and development services industry, is located in Sellafield, Cumbria. The tender process has concluded, having reached its end date on 8th October 2021. The contract is set to commence on 11th October 2021 and will run until 31st March 2022. This procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, which is above the applicable threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in nuclear energy or advanced engineering solutions. Companies adept in designing experimental programmes, creating detailed engineering specifications, or conducting compatibility reports related to licensing, particularly within the nuclear sector, would find themselves highly suitable to compete for similar contracts in the future. Collaborations or partnerships with agencies like the UK Atomic Energy Authority or National Physics Laboratory could further enhance competitive advantages in bidding for projects of this nature.

## Notice

The required services which BEIS need from NNL are as follows; 1)Design of a 5-year Experimental Programme, in partnership with UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE), National Physics Laboratory (NPL) and academia, to inform a further Spending Review bid covering: o User demand and pipeline of work o Funding requirements or cost recovery options o Operating model (incl. how to facilitate user access, both virtual and in-person) o Benefits and strategic outcomes 2) Detailed design/Engineering Specification for STELLAR, including: o Project plan, detailing path to final commissioning o Peripheral capability required i.e. PIE o User requirements identified above 3) Report on compatibility (and any modifications required) of STELLAR and Experimental Programme with licensing: o NNL Central Laboratory safety case o Sellafield Nuclear Licensed Site conditions o Transport requirements 4) Optioneering report on neutron source solutions, covering: o Different accelerator technologies o Possible locations (HEIF or otherwise) and build options o Funding requirements or operating models o Including access to European sources o Identifying investors, partners, or industria

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd5f4808-41d3-4786-b955-789bf314c6fd |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2021 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd5f4808-41d3-4786-b955-789bf314c6fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd5f4808-41d3-4786-b955-789bf314c6fd
  26th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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