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title: "Provision of a PhD research project to explore the efficacy of peer checking in the nuclear industry"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0448a6"
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# Provision of a PhD research project to explore the efficacy of peer checking in the nuclear industry

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NUCLEAR REGULATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0448a6

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## Summary

The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has awarded a contract for the provision of a PhD research project to explore the efficacy of peer checking in the nuclear industry. The tender, titled "Provision of a PhD research project to explore the efficacy of peer checking in the nuclear industry," falls under the research services category. The procurement method was limited, negotiated without the publication of a contract notice. The University of Aberdeen has been awarded the contract, which is currently active. The contract value is £65,000, and it was signed on March 14, 2024.

This tender opportunity can create growth opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in research services. Companies with expertise in research methodologies, data analysis, and industry-specific knowledge in the nuclear sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The ONR's focus on peer checking effectiveness presents a niche opportunity within the nuclear industry for businesses looking to collaborate with top-tier academic institutions and contribute to enhancing safety practices within the sector.

## Notice

There is a need for research that directly examines the efficacy of peer-checking and the reliability of this approach within the nuclear industry. Such research will further ONR understanding of peer-checking and its impacts (both positive and negative). This will enable the development of more accurate models of peer-checking, and will generate guidance for peer-checking across nuclear and broader safety-critical industry, as well as informing ONR's own guidance. The research will comprise of a mixed-methods approach consisting of: * A comprehensive literature review * Development of a taxonomy for peer checking * An interview study with industry experts and practitioners * A cross-sectional mixed-measures survey * A series of inter-linked lab-based experiments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Proposed award of contract via single tender negotiation with a service provider without a call for competition.

### Procurement Information

Aberdeen University's Applied Psychology and Human Factors Research Group has secured partial funding from the Scottish Graduate School of Social Sciences (SGSSS), which will fund 50% of the PhD, with ONR funding the remaining 50%. Securing the SGSSS funding also enables the PhD student to access wider support, training and linkage to other academics. This and the SGSSS award would not be available through other suppliers and therefore represents excellent value to ONR and award of contract via single tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008211-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2024 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008211-2024

## Notice URLs

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

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