Planning

Wireless, long-term environmental monitoring of nuclear stores

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

24 Oct 2023 at 09:29

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is seeking wireless, long-term environmental monitoring sensors for nuclear stores, classified under Nuclear evaluation instruments. The tender is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date of 29th November 2023. The procurement process involves early engagement and potential subsequent procurement based on Game Changers challenge outcomes.

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations with expertise in research and development consultancy services and long-term environmental monitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative sensor solutions are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Interested parties should visit the Game Changers website for more information and consider submitting applications before the closing date to potentially participate in future procurement exercises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wireless, long-term environmental monitoring of nuclear stores

Notice Description

This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd are seeking a suite of sensors that can be situated within an empty Special Nuclear Materials (SNM) package and placed in storage along with the real SNM packages, providing regular environmental data. 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 the 29th November 2023. 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 that has the capability, knowledge and experience in long-term environmental monitoring and sensors to respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers website for further information on this Game Changers challenge. If Sellafield Ltd progresses to a future procurement opportunity for a suite of sensors that can provide regular environmental data, 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 additional information, see the gamechangers website. (www.gamechangers.technology)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-619cd2c4-6a12-48e7-ae62-8d9ec02743e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79dcbeea-899a-4142-b812-4ad1ea06edb2
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments

73200000 - Research and development 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
24 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Nov 2023Expired
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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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