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title: "R&D on Advanced Nuclear Fuel"
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# R&D on Advanced Nuclear Fuel

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bc4fea3-e9e3-4e61-9566-9209ada08740

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is currently managing a tender titled "R&D on Advanced Nuclear Fuel," focused on developing advanced nuclear fuel technologies. This contract, which amounts to £4,995,000, is classified under research services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period scheduled from 1st April 2017 to 28th February 2019. The tender process followed an open procurement method, and submissions were required to be completed by 17th February 2017. The geographical scope includes various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in nuclear research and development, particularly those with expertise in accident-tolerant fuels, reactor physics modelling, and coated particle fuels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria, while larger firms may also find the scope aligns with their capabilities. Companies with a strong background in innovation and research within the energy sector would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract, aiding in their growth and expertise in an evolving industry.

## Notice

The Department for Business Energy and Industrial Streategy (BEIS) is issuing this tender to cover the scope of work for the initial phase of a five-year integrated programme of R&D on advanced nuclear fuels in the following areas: *Accident tolerant fuels and cladding development *Coated particle fuels *Plutonium based fuel *Reactor physics modelling *Nuclear data For background information, the full specification and further information on this project please see the ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b392912-a6c9-4625-b2bd-abbe0dd460be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,995,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,995,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1Y 2AW |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| 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

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 28 May 2017 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b392912-a6c9-4625-b2bd-abbe0dd460be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b392912-a6c9-4625-b2bd-abbe0dd460be
  28th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=260472012
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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