Purpose
The purpose of the UK National Nuclear Laboratory is to:
- identify and preserve key nuclear scientific and technical skills and facilities that cannot be reliably supplied by the marketplace.
- lead and integrate the UK's strategic technology programmes.
- to deliver value for customers through the provision of first class science-based research and technical solutions to the nuclear market.
- provide independent and trusted technical advice to UK Government and its agencies in support of UK Nuclear Policy development and implementation.
- enable the UK Government to influence the development of a safe, secure, environmentally responsible international global nuclear industry.
- provide a socio-economic focus funded from its operating surplus
operate world-class facilities that underpin nuclear research undertaken by UK and international customers. - play a full role in the opening up of the market to competition by providing access to key facilities and skills.
- spin out commercial operations to assist in the development of the market for the provision of nuclear research.
