# 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\.

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED](/buyers/national-nuclear-laboratory-limited/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [The University of Manchester](/suppliers/university-of-manchester/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £295,000
- Tender value: £295,000
- Award date: 6 August 2024
- Published: 10 December 2024
- Contract start: 7 August 2024
- Contract end: 31 March 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 484f6c2f-4d1f-4d61-a2e5-5b903d073564-809677
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dc0799c-0c7c-4ce1-8e3a-faf19c4c84aa

## 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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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/484f6c2f-4d1f-4d61-a2e5-5b903d073564-809677)