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Prior information notice - Call for competition

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Published

Expire date: 04/03/2022

External Reference: 2022-444289

Prior information notice - Call for competition

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is a call for competition

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

National Nuclear Laboratory
3857752
5th Floor Chadwick House, Birchwood
Warrington
WA3 6AE
UK
Contact person: Paul Beaumont
Telephone: +44 1925974203
E-mail: Paul.beaumont@uknnl.com
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.nnl.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=15551&B=SELLAFIELD
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=15551&B=SELLAFIELD
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Nuclear

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

AMR (Advanded modular Reactor) Research Development and Demonstration
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

98113100  -  Nuclear safety services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

To seek expressions of interest from organisations from all sectors of the Supply chain such as but not limited to Engineering design, manufacture, operations, Fuel Production and HTGR Heat End Users, with relevant skills and capabilities who have an interest in engaging with NNL on activities potentially leading towards HTGR demonstration in the UK.
To register interest please complete NNL Initial questionnaire and return by 17:00 HRs on Friday 25th February 2022
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45251110  -  Nuclear-power station construction work
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
Warrington
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Expression of interest from organisations from all sectors of the Supply chain such as but not limited to Engineering design, manufacture, operations, Fuel Production and HTGR Heat End Users, with relevant skills and capabilities who have an interest in engaging with NNL on activities potentially leading towards HTGR demonstration in the UK.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  N/A
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
N/A
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
N/A
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
N/A
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
N/A
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Restricted procedure
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest

Date:  25/02/2022
Local time:  17:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
London
UK
Internet address: http://www.justice.gov.uk

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
London
UK
Internet address: http://www.justice.gov.uk

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Any appeals should be promptly brought to the attention of the contact specified in Section I above, and will be dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any appeals must be brought within the timescales specified by the applicable law, including without limitation, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Contracting Authority will also incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period from the date information on award of contract is communicated to tenderers.