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Techno-Economic Assessment of Small Modular Reactor Designs for UK Policy

Awarded 14 Jun 2015

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Awarded14 Jun 2015
Value£2,450,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 10y 7mo ago10mo term
Awarded 14 June 2015Expired 30 Mar 2016

The Department of Energy and Climate Change awarded a contract to See Spreadsheet for a detailed techno-economic assessment of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) designs and supporting studies, valued at AUD 2,450,000.

The assessment aimed to provide an evidence base to inform a policy decision on whether the Government should support the development and deployment of SMRs within the UK.

The work included research and experimental development services, market research, and system quality assurance planning, following a phased approach with the recent SMR feasibility study as the first step.

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