Contract award · 6 Aug 2024

Reactor physics and criticality: (a) Development of high-fidelity coupled methods for the steady-state and transient analysis of coated particle fuels, and (b) evaluation of criticality implications associated with HALEU.

National Nuclear Laboratory Limited awarded “Reactor physics and criticality: (a) Development of high-fidelity…” to University of Manchester for £295k.

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Key facts

Buyer
National Nuclear Laboratory Limited · Body governed by public law
Value
£295,000
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Sector
Research & development · Research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000)
Timeline
  1. Contract date6 Aug 2024
  2. Published10 Dec 2024Published 126 days after the contract date

Description

This contract has been awarded under NNLC321 - University Supply Chain Framework Lot 6. The services to be provided are a PDRA focusing on reactor physics and criticality: (a) Development of high-fidelity coupled methods for the steady-state and transient analysis of coated particle fuels, and (b) evaluation of criticality implications associated with HALEU.

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