Planning

PIN BATs - Corrosion of Carbon Steel

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES

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12 Feb 2025 at 13:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Waste Services has announced a procurement process under the title "PIN BATs - Corrosion of Carbon Steel." This initiative falls under the industry category of Research and Experimental Development Services (CPV 73100000) and focuses on the development of a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) for higher activity radioactive waste. Located at Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, the engagement process is currently in the planning stage, with a crucial milestone—the engagement end date—set for 5th March 2025. This project aims to investigate the impact of specific geological settings on the corrosion behaviour of carbon steel HHGW container materials, essential for the safe disposal of nuclear waste.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the research and experimental development industry, particularly those with expertise in research laboratory services and engineering-related scientific and technical services. With a budget of £200,000, SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate as this project promises significant economic benefits, regional job creation, and skill development. Companies interested in applying will need to register on the Atamis system and refer to the project by its title. This procurement process offers a chance for businesses to contribute to a critical infrastructure project within the UK, fostering innovation and growth in the nuclear decommissioning sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PIN BATs - Corrosion of Carbon Steel

Notice Description

The development of a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) is essential for the final disposal of higher activity radioactive wastes in the UK. It is a critical part of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority's (NDA) overall mission to decommission and dispose of the UK's nuclear legacy waste. The mission of the GDF programme is to deliver a permanent solution for the disposal of higher activity radioactive waste through the design, construction, operation and closure of a GDF. Its objectives are: * To build trust and work in partnership with one or more communities to gain consent and support to host a GDF. * To facilitate economic benefits and growth, delivering regional jobs and skills and a positive legacy. * To deliver a permanent solution for the safe disposal of higher activity waste through the safe, sustainable, and cost-effective design, construction, operation and closure of a GDF. * To enable the timely retirement of the significant and currently enduring financial liability and risk associated with above ground storage of higher activity waste, that would persist indefinitely if a disposal solution was not developed. A GDF will be a significant piece of UK infrastructure where the majority of the facility is built between 200 and 1000 metres underground, putting the waste in purpose-built containers which are then placed in tunnels and vaults beneath several hundred metres of solid rock. Further information about the GDF programme can be found here: GDF (Geological Disposal Facility) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) This Prior Information Notice relates to the future procurement of laboratory services for the investigation the impact(s) of the expected chemical environments of the MMG and Ancholme group geological settings on the corrosion behaviour of carbon steel HHGW container materials. You will be required to register on Atamis, and once registration is complete you can search for this PIN using the Atamis search box and using the title as a reference - PIN BATs - Corrosion on carbon steel. Atamis Ref: C23901 https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74666855-3bb1-4716-a9af-955d100efafa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66fb4cb3-3bb7-47bf-bbfa-86794d907b96
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
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

CPV Codes

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

73120000 - Experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 2025Expired
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 WASTE SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARWELL CAMPUS
Postcode
OX11 0GD
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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