Planning

ROV positioning in featureless pond environments

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

10 Jun 2021 at 07:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement titled "ROV positioning in featureless pond environments." This initiative falls under the nuclear fuels industry category and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement process has a key milestone, with the engagement end date set for 30th July 2021. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in this early engagement by submitting their applications through the Game Changers programme website, where an online workshop will be held on 8th July 2021 to further elaborate on the challenge.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative technology solutions, particularly those with expertise in robotics, nuclear reactor components, and hazardous waste management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to engage in this competition, as the challenge seeks novel and improved methods for the reliable positioning of ROVs in complex environments. Engaging with this procurement could facilitate growth in the relevant sectors, enabling participants to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure future contracts should a full procurement process ensue.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ROV positioning in featureless pond environments

Notice Description

This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd and Dounreay Site Restoration Limited are seeking improved and/or novel solutions to enable them to reliably and repeatedly position ROVs and associated characterisation equipment in a pond, without use of the stored inventory as a x/y coordination guide, to aid in retrieval of radioactive waste. This challenge will be administered though the Game Changers programme and advertised on their website during June/July 2021. A challenge statement published on the website will provide a detailed overview of the challenge and Sellafield Ltd's technical requirements along with any constraints and restrictions. An online workshop will be held on the 8th July 2021 where Sellafield and DSRL will further describe the challenge. Details of the workshop will be shared on the Game Changers website. 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 30th July 2021. 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 the prevention and/or minimising leaks to respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers (https://www.gamechangers.technology/) website for further information on the Game Changers challenge. If Sellafield or DRSL progress to a future procurement opportunity for ROV positioning, 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. Additional information: For full details of this challenge please visit the Game Changers website at https://www.gamechangers.technology/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b286179c-796d-4290-98e5-4af136f18440
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

42 - Industrial machinery

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

09340000 - Nuclear fuels

42150000 - Nuclear reactors and parts

42997300 - Industrial robots

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2021Expired
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
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA6 3AE
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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