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Services - Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Plutonium Powders - Research, experimental and installation of equipment

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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10 Mar 2021 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) conducted a tender for services involving Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Plutonium powders, with a total contract value of £11,000,000. The tender process was initiated to develop and install equipment necessary for this process at the National Nuclear Laboratory's facility, located in the UK. The contract period is set from 22 March 2021 to 29 September 2023. This procurement, classified under research and experimental development services, reached its completion stage as of 1 March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in specialised research and development services, particularly those in the nuclear or scientific equipment sectors. Companies with expertise in handling materials management, installation, and testing of advanced technological equipment would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The collaborative nature of the project may also encourage partnerships between contractors to enhance service delivery and build capabilities in managing sensitive projects within the nuclear industry.

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Notice Title

Services - Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Plutonium Powders - Research, experimental and installation of equipment

Notice Description

This requirement is for the following: The development of incorporation of Plutonium powders using Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) technology. The powders are located at Sellafield Limited, and the NNL's Central Laboratory facility on the site is the only location where appropriate samples can be obtained. NDA wish to engage NNL to procure equipment for the HIP process, install and test it off-site, with the intention of installing and operating the equipment in the Central Laboratory under a future contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4997d2-04b2-4b15-92b2-7c303742bd6c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2021 - 29 Sep 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nicki.brown@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441925802679

Buyer Location

Locality
MOOR ROW
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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