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Carbon-14 Release of Irradiated AGR Graphite

CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE

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30 Jan 2020 at 17:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Carbon-14 Release of Irradiated AGR Graphite" was conducted by the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance. This tender falls under the services category, specifically within research and development services, and it is situated in the United Kingdom. The tender was completed with an award date of 27 January 2020, and the contract period is set to run from 21 January 2020 until 31 December 2024. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with a minimum contract value of £445,265 and a total estimated value of £576,520.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and experimental development, particularly those specialising in environmental studies or nuclear consultancy. Companies with expertise in measuring radioactive materials, especially concerning carbon-14, would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. Additionally, firms that are adept at scientific research methodologies and can execute long-term experimental programmes would find this procurement particularly relevant for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carbon-14 Release of Irradiated AGR Graphite

Notice Description

RWM wishes to commission a study to measure and further understand the release of carbon-14 from irradiated graphite under a range of relevant conditions. This will involve measurement of total carbon-14 release into the gas and aqueous phases during leaching in an appropriate solution, together with characterisation of the composition. Specifically, this study would investigate the release of carbon-14 from Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor (AGR) graphite and compare to the previous results obtained from WAGR, BEP0 and Magnox graphite. This will require an experimental programme that closely follows the methods and test durations previously studied for Magnox graphite to provide comparable results. RWM request that the contractor propose a baseline schedule based on a total leaching duration of 24 months, with appropriate scheduled sampling intervals. RWM also request that schedules based on 36 and 48 month leaching durations are also included as optional tasks/extensions, that would allow the leaching to be extended if the results towards the end of 24 months warrant further experimental studies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f86a16b-76cc-46e8-9aa0-35bdbc1e768d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26ca926d-11a2-4686-ac2a-9be9c62ea126
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£576,520 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£445,265 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE
Contact Name
Anthony E Potts
Contact Email
tony.potts@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1925802897

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0RH
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOOD NUCLEAR

Further Information

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