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Autonomous Transport System - Gamechangers Proof of Concept

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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08 Oct 2024 at 16:55

Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) has successfully completed the procurement process for further developing an Autonomous Transport System under the Gamechangers Innovation Programme. The awarded contract, titled "Autonomous Transport System - Gamechangers Proof of Concept", falls under the industry category of Research and Experimental Development Services (CPV 73100000). Digital Concepts Engineering Limited has been selected as the supplier for this initiative, which includes delivery across several countries including the United Kingdom, Austria, and more. Key dates in this procurement process include the contract's start on 9 September 2024 and its end on 21 March 2025, with the award being officially published on 8 October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technological innovation and research services, particularly those involved in autonomous vehicle development and nuclear material transportation. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this project particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The Gamechangers Innovation Programme's emphasis on forward-thinking solutions can open doors for businesses to showcase pioneering technologies, thereby fostering growth and securing a strong foothold in the nuclear research and development industry.

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Notice Title

Autonomous Transport System - Gamechangers Proof of Concept

Notice Description

National Nuclear Laboratory ("NNL") has awarded a contract to Digital Concepts Engineering Limited who will further develop the concept for an Autonomous transportation of nuclear materials as part of the Gamechangers Innovation Programme. For further informatin on the Gamechangers Innovation Programme please go to https://www.gamechangers.technology/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33988784-69b0-4e58-92ab-55267eaff7b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ae69c7-1555-41e9-9f36-05e8656c555f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£207,312 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£207,312 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 21 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL CONCEPTS ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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