By the beginning of 1960, only two bids remained in contention; midway through 1960 Framatome received informal permission to begin design work on the Chooz reactor.
Only two bids remained in contention. This was by the beginning of 1960. This was to begin design work on the Chooz reactor. Midway through 1960 Framatome received informal permission. This was by the beginning of 1960. This was to begin design work on the Chooz reactor.