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title: "Centre for Innovative Nuclear Development - CINDe"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030be2"
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# Centre for Innovative Nuclear Development - CINDe

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030be2

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory is currently managing a tender titled "Centre for Innovative Nuclear Development - CINDe," which falls under the category of research and experimental development services. This procurement is located in Cumbria and is at the planning stage, with the tender period set to close on 21 February 2022. The project, with an estimated value of £4 million, aims to engage a consortium of UK-based universities to address real-life challenges in the nuclear industry through innovative academic research. Additional details and documentation can be found in the ITT Tender pack.

This tender presents significant opportunities for UK-based higher education institutions with PhD awarding powers, particularly those with expertise in nuclear science and technology. Businesses that can combine academic insight with industrial needs will be well-positioned to compete. The contract has a five-year duration, with the potential for a two-year extension, making it an appealing prospect for institutions looking to contribute to impactful research while fostering innovation in the nuclear sector.

## Notice

Retender for Centre for Innovative Nuclear Development (CINDe) Contract. The opportunity is jointly funded by the National Nuclear Laboratory Ltd and Sellafield Ltd, and seeks to contract with a consortium of UK based Universities for the purposes of delivering high quality academic research, focussing on industry need and impact, and bringing together industrial understanding of of real-life nuclear industry challenges and academic experience in new technologies. Full details of the scope of the contract can be found in the documents issued as part of the tender pack.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Retender for Centre for Innovative Nuclear Development (CINDe) Contract. The opportunity is jointly funded by the National Nuclear Laboratory Ltd and Sellafield Ltd, and seeks to contract with a consortium of UK based Universities for the purposes of delivering high quality academic research, focussing on industry need and impact, and bringing together industrial understanding of of real-life nuclear industry challenges and academic experience in new technologies. Full details of the scope of the contract can be found in the documents issued as part of the tender pack. The initial contract period is five years with an optional extension for a further two years. Additional information: Full details of the tender can be found in the ITT Tender Pack issued on the CTM eProcurement portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001353-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6AE |
| 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 | TLD1 Cumbria |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2022 at 16:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001353-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.justice.gov.uk
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=15416&B=SELLAFIELD
- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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