High Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU) deconversion competition
Guidance and details of how to apply for grant funding to support the development of a HALEU deconversion facility.
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Details
The HALEU deconversion competition will provide grant funding to support:
- the design and build of a commercial-scale oxide HALEU deconversion facility
- the design of a commercial-scale metal HALEU deconversion facility
This forms part of the £300m UK HALEU Programme, which aims to deliver a HALEU capability in the UK by 2031. Further information is available in the scheme guidance.
Eligibility
Eligibility criteria can be found in ‘Stage 2: Eligibility Checks’ in the scheme guidance.
Timescales
The timescale for applications is as follows:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Application and clarification window opens | Monday 1 July 2024 12pm BST |
| Stakeholder workshop for filling out economic assessment | July – date to be confirmed |
| Expression of Interest deadline | Friday 19 July 2024 5pm BST |
| Clarification Question window closes | Friday 19 July 2024 5pm BST |
| Responses to Clarification Questions published | Friday 26 July 2024 |
| Application window closes | Monday 9 September 2024 12pm BST |
The funding period for this grant will be FY25-26 to FY29-30. The project deliverables must be submitted to The Department by March 2030.
How to apply
Applicants will need to email HALEU@energysecurity.gov.uk with an expression of interest to gain access to the application portal. Expression of interest should be sent by Friday 19 July 5pm BST. The application portal is an online portal where you will need to submit your final application by 9 September 12pm BST.
Contact
For any enquiries, please email HALEU@energysecurity.gov.uk.