--- title: "Procurement of consultancy services in support of technology development of heat exchanger design" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b4989223-d4aa-4293-bb59-8d50dc7f6c98" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b4989223-d4aa-4293-bb59-8d50dc7f6c98" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4989223-d4aa-4293-bb59-8d50dc7f6c98.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4989223-d4aa-4293-bb59-8d50dc7f6c98.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED" published: "2024-01-11" --- # Procurement of consultancy services in support of technology development of heat exchanger design Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4989223-d4aa-4293-bb59-8d50dc7f6c98 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b4989223-d4aa-4293-bb59-8d50dc7f6c98) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4989223-d4aa-4293-bb59-8d50dc7f6c98.json) ## Summary The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is planning a procurement process for consultancy services to support the technology development of heat exchanger design. The project involves creating a digital twin of the thermal system of a nuclear reactor, power plant, and hydrogen production facility. The engagement end date for submissions is 19th January 2024. This tender is classified under industry category "Radioactive materials" and is suitable for SMEs. The buying organization, National Nuclear Laboratory Limited, is based in Seascale, England. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research, testing, technical simulators, heat-exchange units, and research consultancy services. Businesses capable of developing dynamic models and supporting the design of complex systems are well-suited to compete for this consultancy contract. Understanding the energy dynamics of heat exchanger systems is critical for successful participation in this procurement process. Interested parties can submit responses to the RFI document by 19th January 2024. ## Notice National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is currently leading a project in Phase B of the Advanced Modular Reactor design competition. As part of this project we are beginning to develop a digital twin of the thermal system of the combined nuclear reactor, nuclear power plant (electrical generation) and hydrogen production plant (hydrogen generation). The digital twin will be developed in parallel to the reactor system design. Further components, such as energy storage systems, safety systems etc will be added to the digital twin as the whole system design progresses. A digital twin represents a live coupling of the physical reality to a digital representation. In the current phase of this project the live component will be a representation of end user demand as no physical reactor demonstrator will be ready for several years. The digital twin will however help with the progress of the design, by demonstrating the required performance characteristics of key components, specifically the heat exchanger manifold that will distribute heat from the reactor to the generator or hydrogen production facility. Ultimately, we intend to use the digital twin in support of the substantiation of the business case for future phases of the AMR development programme. In order to develop this digital twin, NNL needs to understand how the heat exchanger (system) manifold could respond to the energy dynamics of the system. NNL requires consultancy support to help develop the dynamic model of the heat exchanger manifold. Responses to the attached RFI document should be sent to david.brown@uknnl.com before 17:00pm 19th January 2024. Additional information: Responses to the RFI should be sent to david.brown@uknnl.com before 17:00pm 19th January 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dca43437-a0a7-4081-b30f-599900ee4c4c | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Jan 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 09343000 - Radioactive materials - 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator - 42131320 - Choke manifolds - 42511100 - Heat-exchange units - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Jan 2024 at 17:04 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dca43437-a0a7-4081-b30f-599900ee4c4c - 9 Jan 2024 at 11:57 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dca43437-a0a7-4081-b30f-599900ee4c4c - 8 Jan 2024 at 16:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dca43437-a0a7-4081-b30f-599900ee4c4c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dca43437-a0a7-4081-b30f-599900ee4c4c 11th January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19283043-6737-40ab-a134-8fdf0ad76fe5 RFI Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a07fe1d-a288-48d9-b53f-cc0d3ad347e7 RFI Document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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