Provision of Independent Research and Advice in the Area of Nuclear Graphite ee (GTAC) and Research in the Area of Nuclear Graphite Structural Integrity for the Office for Nuclear Regulation
- Published
- 18 August 2026
- Estimated value
- £4,800,000
- Place of performance
- UK
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 078571-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06b92b
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 73000000Research and development services and related consultancy services
Description
SCOPE OF THE SERVICES REQUIRED Provision of Independent Research: Work programmes would include: • development of fracture models of nuclear graphite. • contribution to the development and maintenance of independent materials property models. • sensitivity studies of stress analysis of graphite bricks using finite element analysis both static and dynamic; and • modelling of brick-to-brick interactions as the core ages. General work areas would include: (i) detailed modelling and analysis. (ii) preparing reports and presenting work, either to ONR or groups including licensee representatives. (iii) providing ONR with an expert view on particular technical topics, which may include attendance at regulatory meetings. (iv) attendance of one member of staff at an internationally recognised conference to disseminate their work. (v) Attendance at and support to relevant GTAC meetings and sub-group activities. Provision of Independent Advice • For the provision of expert advice element of the contract, ONR requires the supplier to establish and maintain a Graphite Technical Advisory Committee (GTAC). The supplier should ensure that: • The GTAC panel should be comprised of around 12 suitabl…
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Manchester Business School | £4,800,000 | 6 August 2026 |
Official publications
- FTS · 078571-2026 · 18 August 2026
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