Planning

Coater requirements Reference number: AFCP

SELLAFIELD

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12 Jan 2022 at 06:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process, initiated by Sellafield, seeks to contract for the design of a fluidised bed chemical vapour deposition system, identified by the title "Coater requirements Reference number: AFCP." This project falls under the construction structures and materials industry and is located in Seascale, England. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone being the engagement end date set for 11th February 2022. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities in relation to this tender.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in advanced manufacturing, particularly those specialising in chemical engineering and nuclear applications. Companies with expertise in designing and constructing sophisticated coating systems, especially within controlled environments or nuclear licensed sites, will be well-positioned to compete. Given the nature of the project, firms that possess experience with fluidised bed technology and safety measures for handling reactive materials will find this procurement particularly suitable for fostering growth and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

Coater requirements Reference number: AFCP

Notice Description

NNL are seeking to place a contract for the design of a fluidised bed chemical vapour deposition system. The equipment should have a coating chamber diameter of around 150mm and be capable of coating 1-2 kg of 0.5mm diameter kernels of uranium dioxide (UO2) in a single batch. Each coating will need to be deposited from different precursors sequentially while at its operating temperature, ranging from 1200-1600degC. The expected precursors for the different coating layers are acetylene, acetylene/propylene mixtures and methyltrichlorosilane diluted in hydrogen. An argon carrier gas is also required for fluidisation. Due consideration will need to be given to the scrubbing of exhaust gases and to the safe operation of the equipment using these reactive precursors on a nuclear licensed site. Additional information: NNL are interested in developing capabilities for the manufacture of fuels for the next generation of advanced modular reactors to contribute to the UK's target of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050. A promising candidate reactor technology are high temperature gas cooled reactors, which have high efficiencies, passive safety features and potential for co-generation of hydrogen. The fuels of these reactors are termed coated particle fuels and consist of spherical particles (approx. 0.5 mm diameter) coated in successive layers of porous carbon, pyrolytic carbon and silicon carbide. The coating process is traditionally carried out using fluidised bed chemical vapour deposition equipment, in which the particles are suspended within a fluidised bed while deposition of coating layers occurs by reaction of suitable precursors. NNL are seeking to place a contract for the design of a fluidised bed chemical vapour deposition system. The equipment should have a coating chamber diameter of around 150mm and be capable of coating 1-2 kg of 0.5mm diameter kernels of uranium dioxide (UO2) in a single batch. Each coating will need to be deposited from different precursors sequentially while at its operating temperature, ranging from 1200-1600degC. The expected precursors for the different coating layers are acetylene, acetylene/propylene mixtures and methyltrichlorosilane diluted in hydrogen. An argon carrier gas is also required for fluidisation. Due consideration will need to be given to the scrubbing of exhaust gases and to the safe operation of the equipment using these reactive precursors on a nuclear licensed site. The system will need to conform to standards required for operation within a controlled area, with due consideration for handling of radioactive materials while loading and unloading the coater, contamination control and ease of maintenance. To support the drafting of a future Invitation to Tender for the procurement of design, build and installation services for a fluidised bed chemical vapour deposition coater, NNL request interested parties to respond with a summary of their current, existing capabilities. Respondents should also indicate if they would have the capability to build and deliver a system to the proposed design together with any prior experience of working on or supply equipment/services to nuclear licensed sites.

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/b8759d44-0208-45e4-bc74-4d2b8fc5d2a6
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
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Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Feb 2022Expired
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
SELLAFIELD
Contact Name
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Buyer Location

Locality
SEASCALE
Postcode
CA20 1PG
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
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

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