Tender

Cladding Coolant Testing in Molten Lead

CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE

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Tender

30 Jul 2020 at 14:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently underway for a project titled "Cladding Coolant Testing in Molten Lead," managed by the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance, with a focus on research and development services in the North West region of England. This tender is active, having been published on 30th July 2020, and the tender period is set to close on 13th August 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2020 and will last until 15th March 2021. This initiative aims to address material compatibility challenges associated with lead-cooled fast reactors (LFRs) under operational conditions, highlighting significant technical and scientific objectives.

Businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in materials testing and consultancy services, may find substantial opportunities in this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning their capabilities with the needs of this advanced scientific project. Companies with a focus on corrosion testing, coolant management, or reactor technology will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially contributing to significant advancements in the UK’s nuclear energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cladding Coolant Testing in Molten Lead

Notice Description

One of the key outstanding challenges required to enable deployment of lead-cooled fast reactors (LFRs) are the material compatibility issues with molten lead (Pb) under reactor operating conditions. To support development of LFRs and advance UK understanding, NNL, as part of the Advanced Fuel Cycle Programme in partnership with BEIS, are looking to conduct corrosion testing of LFR fuel cladding candidates. Although specific coolant environments are dependent on reactor, three main factors will likely impact on material performance: temperature, coolant oxygen content and coolant flow. Recognising the current lack of large scale facilities, for this early phase of testing NNL are primarily interested in temperature and coolant oxygen content.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79f26952-e041-4d1e-bdb8-e01b3edc6023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related 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
30 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 15 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

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