Tender

Request for Information regarding leaching experiments using AGR graphite samples

CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE

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26 Oct 2021 at 11:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "Request for Information regarding leaching experiments using AGR graphite samples." This opportunity falls under the research services category and is located in Didcot, Oxfordshire (postcode: OX11 0GD). The procurement is at the Planning stage, with the tender period closing on 11th November 2021. The contract is expected to commence from 12th November 2021 and end on 13th November 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental research and carbon release measurement, particularly those engaged in nuclear decommissioning services. Companies that are SMEs or those falling under the voluntary and community sector could find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this project could help these businesses enhance their market presence and expand their expertise in specialised research methodologies related to graphite materials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information regarding leaching experiments using AGR graphite samples

Notice Description

RWM has commissioned work to measure and further understand the release of carbon-14 from irradiated AGR graphite under a range of relevant conditions. This will involve measurement of total carbon-14 release into the gas and aqueous phases, together with characterisation of the carbon speciation. This work has an experimental programme that closely follows the methods and test durations previously studied for Magnox graphite to provide comparable results. Due to nature of the work, only a small number of graphite samples from two AGR stations are being investigated in initial leaching experiments. However, to understand the variabilities in the carbon-14 release behaviour from graphite across the AGR fleet, RWM has expressed a vision to make comparative measurements on samples from all AGR reactors. Although an extensive programme of long-term leaching may not be feasible, shorter-term experiments, lasting 3-6 months, may be suitable for this purpose along with a wider characterisation programme to understand the inventory within AGR graphite. RWM wishes to find out from the market if there are suppliers who can meet the specific requirements of this work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2bb8916-63a8-42c5-9979-30e3fce71ac4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/582d8b59-d769-4e73-967d-097230b099b9
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
Not applicable
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Nov 2021 - 13 Nov 2021 30 days
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
CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0GD
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

Further Information

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