Award of CAE Permafrost Research Services for UK Geological Disposal Facility
UK Research & Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of CAE Permafrost Research Services for UK Geological Disposal Facility
Awarded 08 Jul 2021
Awarded08 Jul 2021
Value£32,140.00
SupplierQuintessa Limited
AgencyUK Research & Innovation
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 6mo ago1y 11mo term
Awarded 8 July 2021Expired 22 May 2023
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UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract to Quintessa Limited for research services, including the production of safety case claims, arguments, and evidence (CAE) addressing the impacts of permafrost on the UK Geological Disposal Facility (GDF).
The contract, valued at £32,140, was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication in accordance with Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
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