The U.K. Nuclear Decommissioning Authority said Monday it has awarded a series of four-year research and development contracts worth up to £12 million across multiple sites.
The three new framework contracts were awarded to 10 consortia involving more than 70 organizations. Those involved include U.K. universities, multinational corporations, and about 20 small- to medium-sized businesses.
Contracts for integrated waste management and site decommissioning and remediation were awarded to six consortia led by Amec Foster Wheeler Ltd., Arcadis Consulting (UK) Ltd., Arup, Eden NE Ltd., Galson Sciences Ltd., and NSG Environmental Ltd. Contracts for spent fuel and nuclear materials services were awarded to groups led by Amec Foster Wheeler Ltd., Areva NC, and National Nuclear Laboratory.
NDA initiated the selection process as a way of engaging smaller businesses.
“It was very pleasing to see so many (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) being engaged in the process and being part of successful consortia,” NDA Research Manager Yvonne Morris said in a statement. “Overall we were delighted with the high quality of the submissions and look forward to working with the organisations on our strategic R&D programme. We now have new multi-supplier contracts aligned with our key strategic themes. With many new organisations involved for the first time we will have broad input into addressing our R&D requirements.”
