Tender

Plutonium Disposition Support Services Framework (3 LOTS)

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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Tender

08 Nov 2020 at 09:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is currently in the active tender stage for the "Plutonium Disposition Support Services Framework," which encompasses three lots. This procurement process aims to address options for the safe disposition of the UK’s plutonium inventory, with the tender period ending on 22nd January 2021 and the contract commencing on 25th January 2021, running until 27th January 2025. The industry category is classified under research and development services, with an overall budget of £18 million. The NDA operates from Herdus House in Cumbria and is seeking innovative solutions to enhance the safety and efficiency of plutonium management.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those engaged in nuclear energy and waste management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, especially those with expertise in MOX plant design or manufacturing. Businesses that can provide technical support or consultancy services for these lots will find a lucrative market in aiding the NDA's objectives to enhance the maturity and feasibility of various disposition options.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Plutonium Disposition Support Services Framework (3 LOTS)

Notice Description

The NDA is investigating options for the Disposition of the UK's plutonium inventory. Options include reuse as mixed-oxide (MOX) fuel in reactors, immobilisation as disposal grade MOX pellets without irradiation in reactors and immobilisation as a Zirconolite Ceramic manufactured by Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP). The goal for all options is to ultimately place the inventory Beyond Reach. The NDA undertakes R&D, design studies and other work to inform its understanding and improve the maturity of the options, the likely costs and timescales for deployment and any risks or issues in their delivery. This framework will be set up with three LOTS LOT 1 MOX Plant Design Services, LOT 2 MOX pellet Manufacturing tests LOT 3 Technical Support to LOTs 1 and 2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812302e7-4b7c-4a47-9913-68e511fdd7fe
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
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
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jan 2021 - 27 Jan 2025 4-5 years
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
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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