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title: "University Supply Chain Framework"
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# University Supply Chain Framework

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030baa

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## Summary

The University Supply Chain Framework, initiated by the National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (NNL), focuses on research and development services and related consultancy services within the nuclear sector. The framework covers multiple lots including Clean Energy, Environmental Restoration, Security and Non-Proliferation, Health and Nuclear Medicine, Cross-Cutting Lots/Underpinning Activities, and Innovation, Future Insights & New Technology. The procurement, detailed under CPV code 73000000, was executed via an open procedure, with the tender being completed and awarded by 8 August 2024. The awarded contracts span post-doctoral research and commercial contract research, involving esteemed British institutions such as Bangor University, University of Bristol, University of Manchester, and others with relevant expertise.

This framework presents significant opportunities for universities and research institutions specialising in nuclear research, environmental science, healthcare pertaining to nuclear medicine, and related technological advancements. Businesses with technical capabilities at the post-doctoral level or higher in fields such as clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear security, and innovative technologies will find this tender highly lucrative. By participating, these businesses can not only drive industry innovation but also gain substantial commercial and academic collaborations, enhancing their market presence and potential for future projects.

## Notice

Award for the University Supply Chain Framework. This framework is for use by NNL only. The scope of the framework is post-doctoral research projects, university commercial contract research projects and university consultancy.

### Lot Information

Clean Energy

Post-doctoral level and higher activities for each relevant lot related to clean energy (I.e., net zero-related energy production and related aspects). Activities may cover (but not be limited to) the following: (a) Fundamental and applied research based at the university itself or at an NNL site (through our user access schemes) (b) Commercial activities including contract research, technical review, technical research support. Universities must be able to demonstrate expertise and experience in leading and undertaking the above activities at post-doctoral and higher level within the named lots, related to the Clean Energy category. There are seven sub-criteria within this lot, these are: 1.1 Irradiated materials 1.2 Nuclear fuels 1.3 Hydrogen 1.4 Reactor Chemistry 1.5 Structural integrity 1.6 Reactor technology 1.7 Integrated energy systems & co-generation

Renewal: Dependent upon usage

Environmental Restoration

Post-doctoral level and higher activities for each relevant lot related to environmental restoration (I.e., addressing, and remediating damage caused to the environment by nuclear activities). Activities may cover (but not be limited to) the following: (a) Fundamental and applied research based at the university itself or at an NNL site (through our user access schemes) (b) Commercial activities including contract research, technical review, technical research support. Universities must be able to demonstrate expertise and experience in leading and undertaking the above activities at post-doctoral and higher level within the named lots, related to the Environmental Restoration category. There are seven sub-criteria within this Lot: 2.1 Radioactive waste treatment/management 2.2 Decontamination 2.3 Recycling active materials 2.4 Radiochemistry 2.5 Thermal treatment 2.6 Decommissioning 2.7 Disposal of active materials

Security and Non-Proliferation

Post-doctoral level and higher activities for each relevant lot related to security and non-proliferation (I.e., exploring issues related to the security of nuclear sites and nuclear activities and halting the spread of fissionable material, nuclear weapons, and weapons-applicable nuclear technology and information). Activities may cover (but not be limited to) the following: (a) Fundamental and applied research based at the university itself or at an NNL site (through our user access schemes) (b) Commercial activities including contract research, technical review, technical research support. Universities must be able to demonstrate expertise and experience in leading and undertaking the above activities at post-doctoral and higher level within the named lots, related to the Security and Non-proliferation category. There are seven sub-criteria within this Lot: 3.1 Nuclear safety 3.2 Proliferation resistance 3.3 Physical security 3.4 Robotics and autonomous systems 3.5 Isotope separations 3.6 Measurement and analysis 3.7 Monitoring

Health and Nuclear Medicine

Post-doctoral level and higher activities for each relevant lot related to health and nuclear medicine (I.e., exploring issues and activities related to supporting health and medicine from within the nuclear sector). Activities may cover (but not be limited to) the following: (a) Fundamental and applied research based at the university itself or at an NNL site (through our user access schemes) (b) Commercial activities including contract research, technical review, technical research support. Universities must be able to demonstrate expertise and experience in leading and undertaking the above activities at post-doctoral and higher level within the named lots, related to the Health and Nuclear Medicine category There are six sub-criteria within this Lot: 4.1 Isotope separations 4.2 Nuclear medicine 4.3 Target and fuel manufacturing research 4.4 Nuclear physics 4.5 Accelerator research 4.6 Chemical separation

Cross Cutting Lots/ Underpinning Activities

Post-doctoral level and higher activities for each relevant lot related to the lots that underpin all four of the previous categories. Activities may cover (but not be limited to) the following: (a) Fundamental and applied research based at the university itself or at an NNL site (through our user access schemes) (b) Commercial activities including contract research, technical review, technical research support. Universities must be able to demonstrate expertise and experience in leading and undertaking the above activities at post-doctoral and higher level within the named lots and should be able to provide such expertise over at least two of lots 1-4. There are four sub-criteria within this Lot: 5.1 Modelling (real & predictive) and simulation 5.2 Characterisation (materials and environmental) 5.3 Robotics and Artificial Intelligence 5.4 Life cycle assessment

Innovation, Future Insights & New Technology

This lot covers future work which is innovative in nature, to provide future insights and new technology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024959-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| Locality | SEASCALE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1PG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | BANGOR UNIVERSITY; CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY; QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON; THE MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY; UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM; UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH; UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER; UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS; UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL; UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER; UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024959-2024
- 8 Apr 2022 at 09:57 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009458-2022
- 14 Feb 2022 at 16:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004177-2022
- 17 Jan 2022 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001297-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.justice.gov.uk
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=14168&B=SELLAFIELD
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate
- https://www.nnl.co.uk/

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