--- title: "Nuclear Integrated Energy System demonstrator- facilitated exploration of UK options." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d019" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d019" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d019.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d019.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY" published: "2025-01-15" --- # Nuclear Integrated Energy System demonstrator- facilitated exploration of UK options. Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d019 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d019) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d019.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) is planning a procurement process titled "Nuclear Integrated Energy System demonstrator- facilitated exploration of UK options." This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services and is based in the region UKD61, Warrington, United Kingdom. The tender process has commenced in the planning stage with an expressed urgency for respondents to confirm their interest by Wednesday, 22nd January 2025, at 17:00 hrs. The opportunity is valued at £100,000 and serves to explore and evaluate solutions for nuclear-coupled energy systems in the UK. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the research, energy, and consultancy sectors. It is particularly well-suited for companies with expertise in environmental engineering, energy-efficiency consultancy, project management, and experimental development services. The successful bidder will collaborate closely with UKNNL's internal experts to deliver a business case supporting the investment in nuclear-coupled energy systems. This engagement not only promises to enhance the bidder's portfolio but also contributes to shaping future UK government decarbonisation strategies and fosters employment and social value creation. ## Notice Please refer to the long description for full details of this requirement ### Lot Information Lot 1 UKNNL is currently exploring the role that nuclear can play in an integrated energy system, beyond 'baseload electricity', such as hydrogen and alternative fuels, cogeneration, and industrial and district heat. However, our insight is currently limited by the lack of nuclear-coupled energy system demonstration and testing facilities. Modelling and analysis cannot develop much further without underpinning experimental data. The purpose of this work is to explore and evaluate solutions to this problem, whether this is a new dedicated UKNNL facility, or collaboration with existing energy system facilities in academia or industry. Nuclear coupling could come from 'hardware' (links to real nuclear facilities) or 'software-in-the-loop', such as simulated nuclear steam that represents that from a real plant. It is believed this will help troubleshoot, improve and quantify the benefits of nuclear-coupling for a variety of technologies. In turn, this will allow us to better advise government on future decarbonisation strategies. The consultant will deliver for UKNNL an outline of a business case for investment in this capability. This should include: Strategic case: UKNNL's role in supporting the delivery of UK government policy of sustainable low carbon energy. Economic case: The impact of UKNNL investment in creating public value including value for money, employment opportunities and social value. Commercial case: Identification of customers and revenue generation opportunities from the investment. This should also consider if there are ways to deliver the same outcomes through the existing supply chain. Financial case: Analysis of the level of investment required including impact on UKNNL's economic performance (initial NPV and IRR). Management case: Assessment as to whether UKNNL is capable of delivering the project including whether we have the systems and processes in place to deliver the scope. The work will involve working with internal experts in UKNNL from technical, S&T and commercial leads, reviewing our processes and procedures and reviewing the external policy landscape in which this concept will sit. UKNNL will supply its currently available data relevant to the assessment. The scope will exclude detailed planning of activities and commercial breakdown. The consultant will support financial assessment with financial modelling as appropriate in order to determine approximate cost figures for potential investment options. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001287-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 15 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | UNITED KINGDOM 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 | TLD61 Warrington | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73110000 - Research services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services - 73120000 - Experimental development services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 15 Jan 2025 at 09:16 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001287-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89273&B=NNL - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/124934 - https://www.nnl.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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