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title: "(CPU 7080) Midlands Nuclear Siting and Skills Studies (MNZH)"
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# (CPU 7080) Midlands Nuclear Siting and Skills Studies (MNZH)

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a92bbbc-3974-475e-afc1-ecf9e83dfd70

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council has awarded a contract for the "(CPU 7080) Midlands Nuclear Siting and Skills Studies (MNZH)" project, which falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. The project involves conducting a study on potential nuclear sites and analysing the nuclear skills base within the Midlands region. The procurement process went through the tender stage, with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 8th August 2024, and the contract running from 16th September 2024 to 31st March 2025. The awarded contract, worth £97,409, was divided between Equilibrion for the siting study and Cogent Skills for the skills analysis, with the engagement of SMEs being a critical component.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for consultancy firms skilled in research, site investigation, environmental engineering, and energy services. SMEs and organisations focussed on analysis services and nuclear fuels can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and develop specialised expertise. Nottingham City Council's commitment to exploring nuclear generation potential and aligning regional skills with future demands offers a collaborative platform for businesses aiming to contribute to the Midlands' nuclear industry landscape.

## Notice

Appointment of two qualified consultants to deliver two work packages: - Work package 1 - A Midlands wide siting study for potential nuclear sites and - Work package 2 - A Midlands wide nuclear skills study. The project will support Midlands Nuclear's ambition to review the potential opportunities in relation to i) siting of nuclear generation and other facilities (e.g. manufacturing), and ii) understanding the current skills base plus meeting future needs in terms of the provision of skills, in the Midlands region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eff6d9c-1896-4137-ad2a-cad7c2167d30 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,409 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | COGENT SKILLS; EQUILIBRION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 09340000 - Nuclear fuels
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eff6d9c-1896-4137-ad2a-cad7c2167d30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eff6d9c-1896-4137-ad2a-cad7c2167d30
  4th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=83bf13e9-8d55-ef11-812e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk

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