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title: "Provision of subject matter expert support services in respect to Generic Design Assessment (GDA) of nuclear power stations for the AMR RD&D Phase B project."
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# Provision of subject matter expert support services in respect to Generic Design Assessment (GDA) of nuclear power stations for the AMR RD&D Phase B project.

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0452d8

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has issued a procurement for the provision of subject matter expert support services in relation to the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) of nuclear power stations for the AMR RD&D Phase B project. This tender falls under the services category, with the main procurement method being a negotiated process without public notice. The buying organization is based in the United Kingdom and plans to award the contract for these services to EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited. Key dates include the tender initiation on April 17, 2024, and the contract award on April 16, 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on design consultancy services in the nuclear technology sector to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in engineering design services, research and development services, and those with experience in nuclear and high-temperature technologies are well-suited to compete. The unique technical requirements outlined in the tender, such as structural integrity, fuel route, radiological protection, and design authority, present a chance for specialised firms to demonstrate their capabilities. The exclusive nature of the procurement process signifies a specific need for niche skills and experience, making it a targeted opportunity for businesses looking to establish themselves in the nuclear power sector.

## Notice

This is not an opportunity but a VEAT Notice to inform the market that NNL intends to award a contract for a Warm Pellet Press.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

National Nuclear Laboratory ("NNL") intends to award a contract for the provision of subject matter expert support services in respect to Generic Design Assessment (GDA) of nuclear power stations for the AMR RD&D Phase B project. This contract is a call-off arrangement to support across a wide number of topics and technical areas specific to nuclear and high temperatures. The support will be engineering-focused, providing the following project roles: Licensee & Permit Holder, Operator, End User / Customer, Design Authority, Independent Nuclear Assurance, Central Technical Organisation and Central Support Function,

### Procurement Information

National Nuclear Laboratory ("NNL") intends to award a contract to EDF to provide subject matter expert support services in respect to Generic Design Assessment (GDA) of nuclear power stations for the AMR RD&D Phase B project. EDF can provide support across a wide number of topics and technical areas specific to nuclear and high temperatures. EDF support will be engineering-focused. EDF is able to provide the following project roles: Licensee & Permit Holder, Operator, End User / Customer (via various EDF subsidiaries e.g. Hynamics), Design Authority, Independent Nuclear Assurance, Central Technical Organisation and Central Support Function. As the only nuclear operator in the UK at time of writing, EDF is able to offer a unique and exclusive combination of skills built on real world experience to support NNL with the GDA maturity steps. The technologies being considered under this project will require the industry to innovate in order to utilise new techniques and approaches to construction and fabrication. EDF can provide a holistic view to delivering such projects given their wide experience not only in nuclear but also in non-nuclear power generation and related technologies. The following areas have been highlighted as providing added value to any nuclear new build project. These specialisms are limited in the supply chain and in some cases are unique to EDF. * Structural Integrity * Graphite * Fuel Route * Environment Protection * Radiological Protection * Control and Instrumentation * Fuel, Core and Fault Studies * Human Factors * Design Authority These niche subjects cover the areas that will have some of the greatest technical challenges. EDF's previous experience of these topics and safety case management knowledge in these areas allows the project to mitigate these risks appropriately upfront via the safety case rather than by design changes. Proven technical expertise and experience as a nuclear operator within the UK regulatory framework is an essential requirement for the fulfilment for these services. The "operator's voice" will help guide the design to maximise the safety and commercial performance. EDF's status as the only nuclear operator in the UK means are uniquely positioned to support design development in all areas outlined in this notice, by applying their direct and first-hand experience to provide the most robust and trusted industry advice in respect to GDA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012492-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 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 | £1,290,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED |
| Locality | RISLEY |
| 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 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDF ENERGY NUCLEAR GENERATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2024 at 12:01 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012492-2024
- 16 Apr 2024 at 17:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012427-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nnl.co.uk/

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