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Small Modular Reactors: technology selection process

Progress of GBN's Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology selection process

Last updated 25 September 2024

In July 2023, GBN issued a Contract Notice setting out an intention to enter into a two Stage contract for design, development and construction contract with those successful bidders.  

Procurement Progress To-Date 

  1. In July 2023, interested parties were required to respond to a selection questionnaire. This concluded in August 2023. 
  2. In October 2023, GBN down-selected six technologies, who would be eligible to bid into the next phase of the procurement.
  3. In March 2024, these six vendors were invited to submit initial tenders. GBN received five bids by the July 2024 submission deadline.
  4. In September 2024, GBN concluded the initial tender phase of the technology selection process. The down-selected companies are:
  • GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy International LLC 
  • Holtec Britain Ltd 
  • Rolls Royce SMR Ltd 
  • Westinghouse Electric Company UK Ltd 

In the next stage of the procurement process, bidders will be invited to enter negotiations with GBN. 

Contact details 

If you have any questions about  SMRs  or  GBN, email  enquiries@gbnuclear.gov.uk...

Read the full news release here

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