Tender

High Pressure Washing for Radiological Decontamination of Concrete Surfaces

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is inviting tenders for the project titled "High Pressure Washing for Radiological Decontamination of Concrete Surfaces." This research project aims to test high-pressure washing procedures on UK concrete surfaces contaminated with specific radionuclides. The procurement is classified under research and development services, with a tender period ending on 23rd September 2022. The project location is in London, United Kingdom, and the contract period is from 10th October 2022 to 31st March 2023.

This tender opportunity is suitable for businesses in the services industry, particularly those experienced in research and development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Given the focus on decontamination of concrete surfaces post-radiological incidents, businesses with expertise in radiological decontamination and waste management could find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The project offers potential for business growth through collaboration with Defra in developing effective decontamination procedures for urban surfaces in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Pressure Washing for Radiological Decontamination of Concrete Surfaces

Notice Description

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is commissioning small-scale research to investigate the viability of high-pressure washing for decontaminating UK concrete building materials following a major radiation incident. Defra is the designated Lead Government Department in England for coordinating the recovery from Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) incidents in England. To that end, Defra facilitates UK access to decontamination capabilities for buildings, environment, and infrastructure following a CBRN incident. When not recovering from a CBRN event, Defra develops recovery policy and operational capability by working closely with cross government colleagues, academia, and industry. The aim of this project is to test the suitability of high-pressure washing procedures to decontaminate UK concrete surfaces contaminated with 85Sr, 137Cs, and 152Eu. This project consists of 2 stages. The objectives of stage 1 of this project are: - Source suitable concrete samples from the UK built environment and then contaminate with 85Sr, 137Cs, and 152Eu under laboratory conditions (Objective 1). - Measure radionuclide depth profiles after aging the contaminated samples for a maximum of 2 months. This aging period is considered representative of decontamination operations after a significant radiation incident (Objective 2). The objectives of stage 2 of this project are: - Determine the effect of three different water pressures (between 2,000 and 7,000 psi) on the radionuclide removal rates from contaminated concrete samples (Objective 3). - Examine the potential for high pressure washing to induce aesthetic and/or physical damage to the decontaminated materials by visual inspection and appropriate microscopy technique(s) (Objective 4). It is important to note that the duration of stage 1 of the project is 5.5 months. A 6-month extension to the project is available for stage 2, subject to satisfactory completion of stage 1. It is acceptable for Tenderers to submit a tender for stage 1 of the project only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d27ccbb-2d4b-42b8-b7b2-1e56b0a50d2f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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