Tender

SWTC Demonstration of Avoidance of Brittle Fracture

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES

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02 May 2024 at 07:54

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03 Apr 2024 at 13:08

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02 Apr 2024 at 11:02

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02 Apr 2024 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

International Nuclear Services is inviting suppliers to participate in the SWTC Demonstration of Avoidance of Brittle Fracture tender. The procurement is for technical testing services, with a contract value of 150,000 GBP. The tender period ends on 26th April 2024, and the contract period starts on 29th April 2024, lasting until 12th May 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), and the location is indicated as WA3 6GR.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialize in technical testing services to engage with International Nuclear Services. Suppliers responding to this tender via the Atamis e-procurement system can potentially contribute to the development of the SWTC-255 Transport Package, demonstrating their expertise in non-destructive testing and analysis services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this procurement process to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a valuable contract.

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Notice Title

SWTC Demonstration of Avoidance of Brittle Fracture

Notice Description

This specification describes the test and reporting requirements for a mechanical property test regime, required to gather data for SWTC - 255 Transport Package components. The program of work covers Fracture Toughness, Residual Stress Measurement, Instrumented Fracture Toughness and Tensile Testing. There is a UK strategic requirement for an IAEA SSR-6 compliant transport package, known as the SWTC-255, that will enable the transport of low heat generating waste from storage sites across the UK to a Geological Disposal Facility. An Integrated Project Team (IPT), consisting of NTS, NWS and NDA are leading the design of the SWTC-255. A programme of work has been agreed with NWS to develop the package through preliminary design with the aim of achieving a Technical Readiness Level (TRL) of 4. The SWTC-255 package body and lid are currently specified as being manufactured by machining of Cast Martensitic Steel (CMS) to BS EN 10213:2007 Steel No. 1.6982. Several manufacturability studies have been completed that concluded this was the preferred material to use for the SWTC-255. NTS commissioned a review of previous material studies to inform the development of a brittle fracture case for the SWTC-255. The report recommended a program of additional testing to establish fracture toughness properties of the CMS. Suppliers are invited to respond to our open procedure via the Atamis e-procurement system at https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddcdf672-6e3e-481a-913c-497f175728f0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71632000 - Technical testing services

71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jun 2024 - 12 May 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
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

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