The Norwegian Nuclear Commission - survey and assessment of the status of available nuclear reactor technologies and designs

Description

The Nuclear Commission wishes to aquire an external consultancy report providing an updated overview and mapping of the status of various reactor technologies and power plant designs, including their technological maturity, estimated timeline for implementation and commercial availability, construction and operational costs, and their ability for flexible operation and associated costs. The commission also seeks a comparative assessment of supply chain vulnerabilities and waste management. Although the commission desires the consultant's best estimate of these aspects, the analysis should focus on describing and assessing the uncertainties related to these aspects and the expected timelines. The assignment is to commence as soon as possible. The assignment should result in a report and presentation of the proposal to the commission. The deliverables should be divided into a partial report, a preliminary report, and a final report. The assignment is to be delivered by October 15, 2025. The consultant is to participate in meetings with the commission as agreed, but at a minimum, an initial meeting, a status meeting, and a meeting to present the final result. The estimated value of the procurement is from NOK 1,000,000 excluding VAT to NOK 1,290,000 excluding VAT. The estimate is not binding for the client. For further information on the scope and content of the procurement, we refer to appendix 1.