Planning

Leaking crack identification, location, and condition monitoring

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

11 May 2021 at 06:15

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is currently engaging in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Leaking crack identification, location, and condition monitoring." This initiative falls under the nuclear fuels industry and will take place in the United Kingdom. The key deadline for interested parties to submit their applications is 14th June 2021, following an engagement workshop scheduled for 25th May 2021. This preliminary information notice aims to attract novel solutions to improve the identification and monitoring of leaking cracks in the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo compartments.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in nuclear safety, environmental monitoring, and engineering solutions to grow and expand their operations. Companies with expertise in leak prevention and condition monitoring technologies are particularly well-suited to compete. Participating in this tender may lead to future procurement opportunities, following an assessment of solutions gathered through the Game Changers programme, which aims to innovate and enhance current practices in the nuclear sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leaking crack identification, location, and condition monitoring

Notice Description

This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd are seeking novel solutions or improvements to existing processes to identify leaking cracks, their location, and provide condition monitoring from the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo (MSSS) compartments 1-6. This challenge will be administered though the Game Changers programme and advertised on their website during May/June 2021. A challenge statement published on the website will provide a detailed overview of the challenge and Sellafield Ltd's technical requirements along with any constraints and restrictions. An online workshop will be held on the 25th May 2021 where Sellafield Ltd will further describe the challenge. Details of the workshop will be shared on the Game Changers website. 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 14th June 2021. 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 which has the capability, knowledge and experience in the prevention and/or minimising leaks to respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers (https://www.gamechangers.technology/) website for further information on the Game Changers challenge. If Sellafield Ltd progresses to a future procurement opportunity for Leaking crack identification, location, and condition monitoring, 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. Additional information: For full details please visit the https://www.gamechangers.technology/ site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1773a6c7-cdf9-4bf0-bf59-86cfc12e4f64
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

09340000 - Nuclear fuels

35113110 - Nuclear-reactor protection system

35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

35113210 - Nuclear safety equipment

45223500 - Reinforced-concrete structures

73100000 - Research and experimental development 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
11 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jun 2021Expired
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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