Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory
GB927282900
Chadwick House, Birchwood Park
Warrington
WA3 6AE
UK
Contact person: Charlotte Wilson
Telephone: +44 1900517689
E-mail: charlotte.wilson@uknnl.com
NUTS: UKD61
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.nnl.co.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/124934
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89273&B=NNL
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Nuclear
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Nuclear Integrated Energy System demonstrator- facilitated exploration of UK options.
Reference number: NNLC626
II.1.2) Main CPV code
73200000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Please refer to the long description for full details of this requirement
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
100 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09300000
38970000
71313000
71314000
71314300
72224000
73000000
73100000
73110000
73111000
73120000
73210000
73220000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD61
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
03/03/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please confirm your interest in this opportunity no later than Wednesday 22nd January 2025 at 17:00hrs
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/01/2025