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Particle Detector Radiation Testing

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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16 Jan 2025 at 15:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has awarded a contract titled "Particle Detector Radiation Testing" to Amentum Clean Energy Ltd. This procurement falls under the industry category of analysis services, with technical testing services as an additional classification. The project is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom and has reached the award stage. The total contract value is £29,801, covering a period from 14 January 2025 to 31 March 2025. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, below threshold.

This procurement opportunity supports business growth by offering a contract to perform essential radiation exposure testing on muon particle detectors, contributing to important decommissioning activities at Sellafield. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in technical testing and analysis services. The collaboration with a university and the involvement in high-stakes research and development projects provide an excellent platform for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the nuclear and technical testing sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Particle Detector Radiation Testing

Notice Description

UKNNL are working with a University to develop and trial a muon particle detector to be used to image shielded boxes during decommissioning activities at Sellafield. Whilst in operation the detector will not be shielded and as such will be exposed to the full radiation field from the waste boxes. As part of the research to determine the detectors suitability, it is necessary to understand the functionality of the electronic detector modules when exposed to radiation. After a successful test at a Co-60 gamma facility, this follow up testing will support further development of the detector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1016b53d-a778-4dd7-9de9-fe05115d0b11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0ad567b-d845-4629-9439-d57d1f3163e2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,801 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,801 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY

Further Information

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