Service prior information notice
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Publication reference:
EuropeAid/138091/DH/SER/IR.
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Programme title:
Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (INSC).
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Financing:
Budget line.
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Contracting authority:
European Union, represented by the European Commission, on behalf of and for the account of the partner country, Tehran, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN.
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Nature of contract:
Fee-based.
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Contract description:
The project will be divided into 2 lots. Lot 1 has an overall objective to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of the Iranian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (INRA) in the regulation of nuclear safety as well as support in the design of a nuclear safety centre, sharing experience and promoting best international practices, supporting improvements in the Iranian legislative and regulatory framework, strengthening safety assessment capabilities, supporting the review of stress tests of the Bushehr nuclear power plant (NPP), and finally, supporting the training of Iranian officials through the training and tutoring programme. Lot 2 is aimed to support the Bushehr NPP operator in conducting the stress test of Bushehr NPP on the basis of the European Nuclear Safety Regulatory Group (Ensreg) technical specifications developed to perform stress tests at European nuclear power plants. The actions are part of the implementation of Annex III of the joint comprehensive plan of action (JCPoA).
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Indicative budget:
4 800 000 EUR.
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Intended timing of publication of the contract notice:
June 2016.
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Additional information:
Lot 1 — enhancing the capabilities of the Iranian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (INRA).
Lot 2 — support to the Bushehr nuclear power plant operator to perform the stress tests exercise according to the Ensreg methodology.
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Legal basis:
Regulation (EU) No 236/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11.3.2014 laying down common rules and procedures for the implementation of the Union's instruments for financing external action and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 237/2014 of 13.12.2013 establishing an Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation — see Annex A2 of the ‘Practical Guide’.
Remarks:
There must be a minimum period of 30 calendar days between the publication of this prior information notice and the publication of the corresponding contract notice.
No applications or requests for information should be sent at this stage.
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