--- title: "Future UK Giga-Watt - Early Market Information" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046978" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046978" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046978.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046978.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DESNZ" published: "2024-05-22" --- # Future UK Giga-Watt - Early Market Information Buyer: DESNZ Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046978 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046978) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046978.json) ## Summary The Department for Energy Security and Nuclear Zones (DESNZ), based in London, United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process titled "Future UK Giga-Watt - Early Market Information" in the goods category of nuclear reactors. This initiative is part of the Government's commitment to provide up to 24GW of nuclear power by 2050 to support net zero emissions. The process involves pre-tender market engagement to gather information from potential vendors regarding a large-scale nuclear project in the UK. Interested parties must contact DESNZ by 30th August 2024 via email to participate in this opportunity. This tender presents a significant opportunity for credible Nuclear technology vendors with expertise in large-scale projects to engage with the Department in shaping future policy decisions. The procurement stage is currently planned, with a future notice date of 1st April 2025. Interested businesses with capabilities in nuclear technology and project development are encouraged to explore this opportunity for potential business growth and collaboration with the UK Government in advancing sustainable energy initiatives. ## Notice The Government's Nuclear Roadmap, published in January 2024, set out the Government's plans to provide up to 24GW of nuclear power by 2050, supporting net zero. Since the publication of the roadmap the Government has made concrete progress on delivering on its commitments. It has; -Acquired two sites for future nuclear development, Wylfa in Angelsey/Ynys Mon and Oldbury on Severn -Launched the next phase of the Small Modular Reactor technology selection process, with bidders having until June to submit tenders. -Announced support to a multi-year programme of work to boost nuclear skills in the UK -Announced PS196m of support for a high-tech nuclear fuel facility This Pre-Tender Market Engagement seeks information in line with another Nuclear Roadmap commitment, the exploration of a further large-scale reactor project. In preparation for the potential consideration of a future large-scale nuclear project in the UK to support the delivery of energy security in the UK and to meet the UK's target of net zero by 2050, the Department intends to gather further information to inform policy. The purpose of this pre-tender engagement is to gather information from potential vendors to better: -Understand the best approach for a potential future large-scale nuclear project in the UK; -Understand the capacity of the market to deliver a large reactor project and possible opportunities and risks involved; -Understand the requirements on Government to support any future project; -Provide the market with an opportunity to ask questions and flag any issues needing to be addressed in the future at an early stage; -Inform initial value for money considerations undertaken by the Authority; While the Pre-Tender Market Engagement will explore vendors' ability to develop other sites, it is the Authority's initial preference that should it proceed to develop a large scale nuclear project it should be at Wylfa on Anglesey / Ynys Mon. The Department invites credible Nuclear technology vendors, with capability for large-scale projects, to take part in this engagement. The Department strongly advises that credible vendors engage with this exercise. The Authority will use this engagement to inform policy, and this will not be used to inform the suitability of any future potential supplier. However, we strongly advise anyone who has an interest in being considered as a potential supplier should engage with this exercise. Interested parties should reach out to the Department no later than 30th August 2024 via the listed email address. For further information on Nuclear, the Civil Nuclear Roadmap can be accessed via this link - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-nuclear-roadmap-to-2050 ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Government's Nuclear Roadmap, published in January 2024, set out the Government's plans to provide up to 24GW of nuclear power by 2050, supporting net zero. Since the publication of the roadmap the Government has made concrete progress on delivering on its commitments. It has; -Acquired two sites for future nuclear development, Wylfa in Angelsey/Ynys Mon and Oldbury on Severn -Launched the next phase of the Small Modular Reactor technology selection process, with bidders having until June to submit tenders. -Announced support to a multi-year programme of work to boost nuclear skills in the UK -Announced PS196m of support for a high-tech nuclear fuel facility This Pre-Tender Market Engagement seeks information in line with another Nuclear Roadmap commitment, the exploration of a further large-scale reactor project. In preparation for the potential consideration of a future large-scale nuclear project in the UK to support the delivery of energy security in the UK and to meet the UK's target of net zero by 2050, the Department intends to gather further information to inform policy. The purpose of this pre-tender engagement is to gather information from potential vendors to better: -Understand the best approach for a potential future large-scale nuclear project in the UK; -Understand the capacity of the market to deliver a large reactor project and possible opportunities and risks involved; -Understand the requirements on Government to support any future project; -Provide the market with an opportunity to ask questions and flag any issues needing to be addressed in the future at an early stage; -Inform initial value for money considerations undertaken by the Authority; While the Pre-Tender Market Engagement will explore vendors' ability to develop other sites, it is the Authority's initial preference that should it proceed to develop a large scale nuclear project it should be at Wylfa on Anglesey / Ynys Mon. The Department invites credible Nuclear technology vendors, with capability for large-scale projects, to take part in this engagement. The Department strongly advises that credible vendors engage with this exercise. The Authority will use this engagement to inform policy, and this will not be used to inform the suitability of any future potential supplier. However, we strongly advise anyone who has an interest in being considered as a potential supplier should engage with this exercise. Interested parties should reach out to the Department no later than 30th August 2024 via the listed email address. Additional information: For further information on Nuclear, the Civil Nuclear Roadmap can be accessed via this link - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-nuclear-roadmap-to-2050 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016090-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DESNZ | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42151000 - Nuclear reactors ## Release History - 22 May 2024 at 06:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016090-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/beisgroup/web/login.jst?VISITORID=eea47886-3822-4dd2-ad1a-d52040e13582&_ncp=1716218159419.147606-1 - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-nuclear-roadmap-to-2050 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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