Planning

Non-destructive inspection of redundant flasks

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

03 Jan 2024 at 16:14

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is planning a procurement process titled "Non-destructive inspection of redundant flasks" in the Nuclear evaluation instruments industry category. The tender stage is currently at planning, with an engagement end date set for 26th February 2024. The procurement aims to identify technological solutions for inspecting large shielded containers without opening them, inviting organisations with radiological characterisation expertise to participate.

This tender by the National Nuclear Laboratory Limited provides an opportunity for businesses, particularly in research and development and nuclear evaluation instruments sectors, to showcase their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in radiological techniques would be well-suited to compete. The outcome of the tender may lead to a full procurement exercise in the future if successful solutions are identified, potentially benefiting all potential suppliers involved in flask inspection.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-destructive inspection of redundant flasks

Notice Description

This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd are seeking a technological solution or solutions that will enable them to identify the contents and activity levels of redundant large heavily shielded containers (flasks) without moving, opening, or damaging them. 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 26th February 2024. 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 techniques that can be used to inspect and perform radiological characterisation on the inside of closed containers to respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers (https://www.gamechangers.technology/) website for further information on this Game Changers challenge. If Sellafield progress to a future procurement opportunity for flask inspection, 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81b1e4bc-91db-4419-8284-3c45f3245c40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2941c5b1-8aff-4e12-a998-248a60086030
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

73110000 - Research services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Feb 2024Expired
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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