Midlands Nuclear Supply Chain Study - EMCCA
Nottinghamshire County CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £50,000
Deadline
10 April 2026
Published
15 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
Award for the study to analyse supply chain requirements for major nuclear and adjacent programmes over the next 5-10 years and assess how well the Midlands' existing and potential supply chain can meet those requirements, identifying strengths, gaps and opportunities to Equilibrion Limited.
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This is a completed study contract awarded to Equilibrion Limited to analyse what suppliers and manufacturers the Midlands region will need for nuclear power projects and related programmes over the next 5-10 years. The study will identify which local businesses are ready to meet this demand, where gaps exist, and what opportunities are available.
Requirements
- Ability to analyse supply chain requirements for nuclear and adjacent programmes
- Expertise in assessing regional supply chain capacity and capability
- Experience identifying market gaps and business opportunities in industrial sectors
- Understanding of the Midlands' existing manufacturing and supply base
- Ability to forecast future supply chain needs over a 5-10 year period
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Analyse supply chain requirements for major nuclear programmes planned over the next 5-10 years
- Analyse supply chain requirements for programmes adjacent to (related to) nuclear
- Assess the Midlands' existing supply chain capability against identified requirements
- Identify potential supply chain capacity in the Midlands that could be developed
- Map strengths in the current Midlands supply chain
- Identify gaps where the Midlands supply chain cannot currently meet demand
- Identify business and development opportunities for Midlands suppliers
- Produce findings and recommendations report
How to Read This Tender
- 1This notice only tells you the contract has been awarded — it's not an open tender. Check if EMCCA (East Midlands Combined County Authority) has published the full study brief or call for proposals beforehand to understand what was actually tendered.
- 2The term 'adjacent programmes' is vague here — in nuclear context this typically means decommissioning, waste management, and infrastructure projects related to nuclear sites. The full tender documents would have defined this more clearly.
- 3This type of study contract requires strong research and analytical skills, plus credible access to industry data and stakeholder networks in the nuclear and manufacturing sectors.
- 4Note that this has already been awarded to Equilibrion Limited, so this is a contract completion notice, not a live bidding opportunity.
- 5If you're interested in similar future studies from EMCCA or nuclear supply chain work, monitor their procurement portal and the nuclear industry's strategic programmes (e.g. Great British Nuclear, new reactor builds).
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a Midlands supplier, watch for the study's publication — it will identify gaps and opportunities that may lead to follow-on contracts or development funding to help SMEs enter the nuclear supply chain.
- Consider partnering with research or consulting firms on future EMCCA studies if your business has specialist knowledge in manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain services relevant to nuclear or engineering sectors.
- Nuclear supply chain work often requires specific certifications (e.g. ISO 9001, quality assurance standards) or security clearance — use this study's findings to identify what your business needs to develop to compete for future contracts.
Award Details
Equilibrion Limited
£50,000
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NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCILKey Dates
Published
15 June 2026
Submission deadline
10 April 2026
Renewal expected40% confident
June 2027
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (14 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Jun 2027).
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