Planning

Dose reduction when manipulating Americium in a glovebox

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

14 Oct 2020 at 07:11

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is initiating a tender for a project titled "Dose reduction when manipulating Americium in a glovebox." This procurement falls under the nuclear fuels industry category and is located in Warrington, England. Currently, the project is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 12th November 2020. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in a webinar scheduled for November 2020, where further details will be provided. Applications must be submitted via the Game Changers website, aligning with the innovative approach of this challenge.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialized in radiation dose reduction technologies and research and development services related to nuclear operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in developing glovebox-based systems and related technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this challenge not only allows organisations to contribute to crucial safety advancements but may also lead to future procurement opportunities depending on the outcomes of this initial phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dose reduction when manipulating Americium in a glovebox

Notice Description

This PIN is to inform the supply chain that the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is considering developing methods and technologies for reducing the contact dose when manipulating Americium in a glovebox. If the contact dose can be reduced and enabled in a glovebox, as opposed to using master slave manipulators in a hot cell, this would provide cost and time savings. This challenge will be administered though the Game Changers programme and advertised on their website during October 2020. This document will provide a detailed overview of the challenge and NNL's technical requirements along with any deployment restrictions. A webinar will be held during November 2020 where NNL will further describe the challenge. Details of the webinar 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 in November 2020. 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 developing glovebox-based, radiation dose reduction technologies to respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers website for further information on the upcoming Game Changers Challenge. If NNL progresses to a future procurement opportunity for the implementation of glovebox-based dose reduction technologies, 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: Please visit www.gamechangers.technology for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8f01c8f-2147-4d42-beab-dc235560188c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08180cb2-2d6b-4db9-8e9b-bb4757ccb2df
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

09340000 - Nuclear fuels

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

90521400 - Transport of radioactive waste

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Nov 2020Expired
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
Rabia Khan
Contact Email
rabia.khan@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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