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title: "Provision of Nuclear Graphite Research and Advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d072"
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# Provision of Nuclear Graphite Research and Advice

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NUCLEAR REGULATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d072

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## Summary

The Office for Nuclear Regulation has awarded a contract for the Provision of Nuclear Graphite Research and Advice to The University of Manchester. The procurement process was classified under the CPV code 73110000 for Research services. It was conducted using a limited procurement method through an award procedure without prior publication. The contract, based on Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, aims to provide additional graphite related research services in collaboration with the university.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research services industry, particularly those with expertise in graphite-related research. The contract offers a 2-year initial term with a possibility for extension up to 2 more years, subject to mutual agreement. Businesses that can provide high-quality research services and collaborate effectively with academic institutions like The University of Manchester are well-suited to compete for this tender and potentially expand their operations in the nuclear graphite research sector.

## Notice

The service required are an addendum to an existing contract with The University of Manchester to provide additional graphite related research services to include: - Graphite Material Model Development - Design Point Analysis

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Proposed award of contract via single tender negotiation with a Service Provider without a call for competition.

Options: Proposed 2 year contract with an option to extend for a further 2 years in annual increments, subject to the agreement of both parties i.e 2+1+1

### Procurement Information

Using Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ONR propose to offer a contract to the University of Manchester, as an addendum to an existing graphite related contract, in the belief that no reasonable alternative or substitutive exists. The proposed Service Provider has the unique expertise required to fulfil the complete scope of service requirements in the absence of any credible competition in the marketplace.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015338-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £161,025 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE FOR NUCLEAR REGULATION |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 31 May 2023 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015338-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.onr.org.uk

## Provenance

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