Planning

Leak prevention / minimisation

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

11 May 2021 at 06:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Leak prevention / minimisation". This initiative is focused on the nuclear fuels industry and is based in the United Kingdom. The key engagement milestone has a deadline of 14th June 2021, by which interested parties are encouraged to complete their applications. An online workshop will take place on 25th May 2021 to provide further clarity on the challenge, which seeks novel solutions for preventing and minimising leaks from the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo compartments.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technology and innovative processes related to nuclear safety and leak prevention. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas are particularly well-suited to respond, as the initiative aims to explore both novel solutions and improvements to existing processes. Suppliers who can meet the outlined technical requirements are invited to engage, and those with relevant experience are encouraged to visit the Game Changers website for more information and participation details.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leak prevention / minimisation

Notice Description

This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd are seeking novel solutions or improvements to existing processes to prevent / minimise leaks from the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo (MSSS) compartments 1-6. This challenge will be administered though the Game Changers programme and advertised on their website during May/June 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 25th May 2021 where Sellafield Ltd 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 14th June 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 Ltd progresses to a future procurement opportunity to prevent / minimise leaks, 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 the https://www.gamechangers.technology/ site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3190dec5-10db-485b-acef-a7eaf3aa9d26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c6f581e-11f0-4b8c-979c-d5710c682626
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

09340000 - Nuclear fuels

35113110 - Nuclear-reactor protection system

35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

35113210 - Nuclear safety equipment

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jun 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
Rabia Khan
Contact Email
rabia.khan@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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