Planning

Identifying Deformities in 500L Drums

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

31 Jul 2023 at 14:03

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is currently planning a procurement process titled "Identifying Deformities in 500L Drums" in the Radioactive materials industry category. The tender seeks improved solutions to identify deformities in drums stored in the Sellafield Encapsulated Product Stores, with a deadline for applications set for 28th September 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations with expertise in analysis and research services to offer innovative solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly well-suited to participate in this challenge. Interested parties should visit the Game Changers website for further details and consider submitting applications to address the technical requirements outlined by the National Nuclear Laboratory Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Identifying Deformities in 500L Drums

Notice Description

This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd are seeking improved and/or novel solutions to enable them to identify deformities in 500L drums stored in the Sellafield Encapsulated Product Stores (EPS). 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 28th September 2023. 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 techniques that may enable the identification of deformities in 500L drums that are stored within the EPS, respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers (https://www.gamechangers.technology/) website for further information on this Game Changers challenge. If Sellafield progress to a future procurement opportunity for improved and/or novel solutions that improve their ability to identify deformities in 500L drums in the EPS, 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, please visit: 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/69ea63c9-1124-4577-9472-f62d28653e40
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

09343000 - Radioactive materials

71620000 - Analysis services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Sep 2023Expired
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
WA3 6AE
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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