Planning

MOx Fuel Line Reference number: NNLC123

SELLAFIELD

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Planning

17 Dec 2021 at 06:55

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sellafield organisation is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the tender titled "MOx Fuel Line Reference number: NNLC123." This procurement falls within the nuclear fuels industry category and is based in Seascale, England. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 12 January 2022. The scope of the works involves repurposing an existing fuel line to support future nuclear development activities, which includes design, installation, and commissioning phases.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those experienced in nuclear power station construction and related manufacturing processes. Firms specialising in the design, procurement, and installation of industrial systems, as well as those supplying equipment and materials with specific quality requirements, would be well-suited to participate. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's portfolio and position them within the competitive landscape of nuclear energy projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MOx Fuel Line Reference number: NNLC123

Notice Description

The current Fuel Line located in National Nuclear Laboratory's (NNL's) Central Laboratory was designed and installed in the mid-2000's in Area 400 to provide research and development (R&D) support to Sellafield Mixed Oxide (MOx) Plant (SMP), which utilised the Short Binderless Route (SBR) for producing MOx. However, the Fuel Line was never fully commissioned and has remained in a state of Care and Maintenance (C&M) since then. The intent is to re-purpose the above existing fuel line, whilst keeping certain elements embedded within the design. The scope of the works required is therefore to Design, Install and Commission the Fuel Line for future usage by the NDA. Additional information: The current Fuel Line located in NNL's Central Laboratory was designed and installed in the mid-2000's in Area 400 to provide R&D support to SMP, which utilised the Short Binderless Route for producing MOx. However, the Fuel Line was never fully commissioned and has remained in a state of Care and Maintenance since then. NDA is responsible for the current civil plutonium stockpile and is currently considering options for plutonium disposition including reusing the material within new MOx fuel or immobilising within an inert matrix suitable for disposal within a GDF. For reuse in MOx fuel, NDA is investigating the possibility of production of MOx for LWR type reactors. NDA has requested that NNL investigate re-purposing the current Fuel Line for the new dual purpose of making fuel-quality LWR or disposal-grade MOx through the use of an industrially proven Masterblend process, but also retain the SBR type equipment to allow as many powder processing options to remain open for reactor or disposal-grade MOx to be developed. The works contract is compiled of the following stages: * Design stages (Preliminary and Detailed) * Procurement of Materials, Fabrications and Subcontracts for the works - Certain materials and fabrication packages will carry Contract Quality Requirements (CQR) grade 2 * Supply of Equipment, Labour and Plant for the works * Works mobilisation * Installation of works * Commissioning of works (Inactive and active)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/582ec6b8-e7ad-4d43-9671-9e57f3b61483
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

09340000 - Nuclear fuels

45251110 - Nuclear-power station construction work

45300000 - Building installation work

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 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
David Kirkbride
Contact Email
david.kirkbride@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
+44 1925933793

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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