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title: "Embrittlement of Steels in Neutron Irradiation Environments"
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# Embrittlement of Steels in Neutron Irradiation Environments

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f140d5e4-c95b-404a-9952-5dc29e027067

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Embrittlement of Steels in Neutron Irradiation Environments" was initiated by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), focusing on research and development services related to safety and material integrity in the UK nuclear sector. The procurement was marked as complete, with an award value of £57,235.49. The contract period commenced on 3rd June 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2020. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from an existing framework agreement, and the tender period ended on 6th March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in nuclear safety, material research, and development services, particularly those with expertise in addressing irradiation effects on reactor materials. Companies that can deliver consultancy and technical support in this highly specialised field will be well-positioned to compete for contracts like this, especially those with an existing relationship with regulatory bodies or experience within the nuclear industry.

## Notice

ONR is seeking to engage one of the Technical Support Contractors (TSC) appointed on Lot 2 of its Technical Support Framework. DDRs developed using data compilations from reactors in different countries show apparently national biases in the effects of irradiation in that a DDR developed from surveillance data from that country's fleet will predict the behaviour of that fleet well, but will show both increased uncertainty and bias with respect to another country's fleet. An understanding of the causes underlying these apparently national biases is essential in developing and maintaining Safety Cases for RPV materials. This is already the case for SZB, but will become more acute as GDA designs begin construction. This will become still more of a pressing problem with Advanced Reactor Designs which utilise materials outside of the current operating experience in terms of doses, neutron energy spectra and irradiation. There is a need for the UK regulator, therefore, to develop an understanding of the irradiation embrittlement to maintain understanding for operating fleet and to develop understanding for future foreseeable challenges.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f10a89b-bb0d-492e-9296-1701fa1c9a21 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,235 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,235 |
| 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 | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2019 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f10a89b-bb0d-492e-9296-1701fa1c9a21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f10a89b-bb0d-492e-9296-1701fa1c9a21
  11th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0132c43-c6c7-40c4-88f1-f37cf30dc400
  Contract Documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4178a865-f33c-4d49-b21c-284aeb98032f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66aee6f4-c699-4bf2-90c0-8aef15766983
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f0f1475-e4f4-4a0b-9024-19ec879c9c75

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