Request for quotations for support services to update the SAFARI-1 Safety Analysis Report (SAR) for nuclear license extension. Key requirements include experience in nuclear safety analysis and engineering qualifications.
The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation Limited seeks qualified contractors to provide support services for updating the SAFARI-1 Safety Analysis Report (SAR). This initiative is crucial as the SAFARI-1 reactor, which has been operational for over 60 years, is preparing for a nuclear license extension application due by December 2030. The contractors will be responsible for addressing approximately 60 review comments, updating 21 chapters of the SAR, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The work will involve close collaboration with Necsa subject matter experts to ensure comprehensive updates and knowledge sharing.
The scope includes two phases: the first phase focuses on reviewing and updating the SAR based on existing comments, while the second phase will incorporate findings from periodic safety reviews and ageing management assessments. Contractors must possess relevant engineering qualifications and experience in nuclear safety analysis, with a preference for civil and electrical engineers. The project timeline runs from April 2026 to December 2027, with deliverables including updated SAR chapters and a procedure for managing SAR changes.
This tender is suitable for engineering firms and consultants with expertise in nuclear safety analysis, particularly those with experience in regulatory compliance and safety documentation for nuclear installations.