Published date: 3 September 2021

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 30 September 2021

Contract summary

Industry

  • Nuclear fuels - 09340000

  • Research and experimental development services - 73100000

  • Research and development consultancy services - 73200000

    • Design and execution of research and development - 73300000

    • Collection of radioactive waste - 90521100

    • Disposal of radioactive waste - 90521300

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Procurement reference

GC11

Published date

3 September 2021

Closing date

30 September 2021

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

This PIN is to inform the supply chain that on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), Game Changers are inviting proposals from businesses for access to facilities at NNL's Preston Laboratory to undertake research and development projects focussing on advanced nuclear technology. BEIS and NNL will be seeking proposals that explore all potential uses of nuclear technology as part of a low carbon economy. This includes, but is not limited to, research projects investigating:
• The use of nuclear technologies in hydrogen production, direct heat for industrial or domestic use, energy storage, chemical synthesis and production of medical isotopes
• Technologies that enable the recovery and reuse of radioactive waste material for energy and non-energy use
• Technologies that reduce the cost of advanced nuclear systems
• Mechanisms of enabling licensing and validation of new technologies
• Opportunities to derive additional value from advanced nuclear systems
This call will be administered though the Game Changers programme and advertised on their website (https://www.gamechangers.technology/) during September 2020. The challenge is open to any business who feels they can meet the requirements detailed in the call. Interested parties must submit proposals using the Game Changers online application system. The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 30th September 2021.
Interested parties should note that the issue of this PIN may not result in a full procurement exercise being conducted. We would encourage any business which has the relevant capability, knowledge and experience to respond to this PIN to visit the Game Changers website for further information on this Game Changers call for proposals.

If BEIS and NNL progress to a future procurement opportunity for research and development projects focussing on advanced nuclear technology, the learning gathered from the Game Changers research and development project may be shared with all potential suppliers, noting that commercially sensitive information will not be included.

About the buyer

Contact name

Rabia Khan

Address

5th Floor, Chadwick House
Birchwood Park, Risley
Warrington
WA3 6AE
England

Telephone

01925 939481

Email

rabia.khan@uknnl.com