Planning

Autonomous Waste Sorting and Segregation (Auto-SAS) - PIN

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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Planning

21 May 2024 at 11:39

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is seeking innovative solutions for an Autonomous Waste Sorting and Segregation project. The procurement will involve a 4-year phased approach, culminating in an autonomous waste sorting and segregation platform demonstration at an NRS site. Key milestones include an engagement end date of 26th June 2024. The NDA will manage the procurement, with contract management by NRS. The project falls under the CPV codes for pre-feasibility study, technological demonstration, feasibility study, waste analysis, and design services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in research and development, waste analysis, and design services to compete. The suitable businesses should be able to provide innovative solutions for autonomous waste sorting and segregation. As the NDA is hosting an engagement event on 18th June 2024, interested suppliers can register to participate and showcase their capabilities. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to engage, and the final contract worth between £0 and £39.5 million will be awarded to a single supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autonomous Waste Sorting and Segregation (Auto-SAS) - PIN

Notice Description

This project is an Innovation Partnership procurement route and therefore requires innovative ideas and solutions. The procurement over 4 years will provide a deployed large-scale active demonstration (Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6) of an autonomous waste sorting and segregation platform on an NRS site. The platform will be able to autonomously sort through nuclear waste and segregate into specific containers.' The aim of the platform is to remove humans from harm, reduce the hazards associated with sorting and segregation processes and improve utilisation of the waste hierarchy and diversion routes. The procurement will start with a 3 year off site design, development, and inactive demonstration and move to a 2 year installation and active demonstration phase. (Phase 2 will start during the 3 year period of Phase 1. However, there will be a contract break before phase 2 commences) These two phases will be awarded to a single supplier for PS0-PS9.5M. The procurement will be awarded by the NDA. The contract management and project management will be by NRS. The NDA shall host an engagement event on 18th June 2024 10am - 12:30pm. To register your attendance please email: madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk for this requirement. Please type in the header "Auto SAS". This supplier event will be carried out via a Microsoft teams conference, and a link will be shared prior to the proposed date. The NDA would like a maximum of 2 members of staff per supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e54a7f0b-4143-4404-a951-359c65faf88e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration

79723000 - Waste analysis services

79930000 - Specialty design services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2024Expired
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
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA24 3HU
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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