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Applying Machine Learning in Inspection Videos

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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26 Oct 2023 at 16:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has awarded a contract for the project titled "Applying Machine Learning in Inspection Videos" in the services category, with a contract value of £61,622.59. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period is from 24th October 2023 to 8th March 2024, with the tender period ending on 6th October 2023. The location of the project is Scotland, United Kingdom.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in research services, especially those with expertise in nuclear fuels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to develop image enhancement and processing techniques for inspection videos, which could lead to advancements in corrosion detection technologies for SPRS inspections.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Applying Machine Learning in Inspection Videos

Notice Description

Task 1 - Image Enhancement of Port Profiler Videos Development of a software function to enhance the image quality of existing inspection videos. The university will apply their existing image enhancement techniques (which were developed for a different application) to existing videos. They will then evaluate the results and further develop the implementation of the algorithms to make then suitable for use on the inspection videos. Task 2 - Image Processing for Corrosion Detection in SPRS Development of image processing techniques to automatically detect and quantify corrosion in inspection videos of SPRS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24e04999-4624-4361-83c1-e967674b4e1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e1b573b-7f21-41f0-bac8-dd03f23f5331
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

09340000 - Nuclear fuels

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,622 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,622 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2023 - 8 Mar 2024 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
WARRINGTON
Postcode
NN12 6UD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Towcester and Roade
Westminster Constituency
South Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

Further Information

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