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Pelleting Work for ESA

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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12 Aug 2024 at 08:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory has awarded a contract to the University of Manchester for the pelleting work for the ESA project. This contract, titled "Pelleting Work for ESA," falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000). The project involves manufacturing and testing U/Ce oxide ceramic pellets and includes tasks such as pressing, sintering, and validating key pellet parameters. The contract is set in the North West region of the United Kingdom and spans from 1st May 2024 to 30th October 2024. This procurement process was handled via a direct award method, completing the tender phase on 31st March 2024, with the award notice published on 12th August 2024.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in advanced materials, ceramic production, and research and development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas would be well-suited to compete, given the contract's focus on manufacturing and testing specific pellet materials. Additionally, the project's emphasis on reporting key characteristics and refining conditions offers potential for ongoing collaborations and innovations in the field of nuclear materials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pelleting Work for ESA

Notice Description

National Nuclear Laboratory has award a contract to the University of Manchester for Pelleting work for ESA. The objective of this work package is to make and test U/Ce oxide ceramic pellets. The tasks will include: Manufacture of U/Ce oxide pellets, to a defined specification, including pressing and sintering Reporting of key characteristics including: grain size, pellet cracking (if any) etc Refinement of conditions, if optimisation is required Route to reproducibility Research into how validation of key pellet parameters can be carried out

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26a92b79-d4eb-4089-b6c7-dcf438a78aa9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f66e535-2b3b-448d-8846-236da5ef4085
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,529 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,529 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Oct 2024 6-12 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
Stacey O'Driscoll
Contact Email
nnl.procurement@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORKINGTON
Postcode
CA14 3YQ
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
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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