Planning

Non-invasive imaging of in-ground structures

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

05 Apr 2024 at 08:25

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is planning a procurement process titled "Non-invasive imaging of in-ground structures" in the industrial robots industry category. The buying organization is located in Seascale, England. The procurement stage is at the planning phase with an engagement end date of 19th April 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for technology providers with expertise in non-invasive imaging to participate in the Game Changers challenge. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, interested organisations can submit applications by the closing date to potentially contribute to future works related to in-ground structure detection at Sellafield Ltd.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-invasive imaging of in-ground structures

Notice Description

This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd are seeking emerging technologies and approaches to identify the presence and composition of any sub-surface structures, to better inform modelling and problem-solving processes as the site is decommissioned. In-ground structure data may also have a bearing on future works. Interested technology providers should complete and submit a Game Changers application via the Game Changers website (www.gamechangers.technology). The challenge is open to any organisation who feel they can meet the technical requirements. The closing date for applications will be the 19th April 2024. Interested organisations should note that the issue of this PIN may not result in a full procurement exercise being conducted. The outcome of the Game Changers challenge will determine whether a full procurement exercise will follow. We would therefore encourage any organisation which has the capability, knowledge and experience in non-invasive imaging to respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers website for further information on this Game Changers challenge. If Sellafield Ltd progress to a future procurement opportunity for Non-invasive imaging of in-ground structures, the learning gathered from the Game Changers technology study may be shared with all potential suppliers, noting that commercially sensitive information will not be included.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09576b5e-8928-46b6-853b-dce62e55715b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc503c15-edf8-4749-8bf9-bf3448fc8d11
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

48150000 - Industrial control software package

48921000 - Automation system

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SEASCALE
Postcode
CA20 1PG
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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