Planning

Request for Information of VTR Dust Scrubber Solids Detection and Characterisation Equipment

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

06 Sep 2024 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding VTR Dust Scrubber Solids Detection and Characterisation Equipment. This procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is under the industry category of Spectrometers and Nuclear Evaluation Instruments. The project location is the North West of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the engagement end date on 20th September 2024, by which responses are due. This early stage market engagement aims to gain insights about technology capable of identifying caesium phosphomolybdate and zirconium molybdate within the Vitrification Test Rig dust scrubber.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advanced detection technologies and nuclear evaluation instruments to showcase their innovations. Businesses with relevant expertise could leverage this opportunity to gain a foothold in the nuclear sector, contributing to the enhancement of operational safety and efficiency at the National Nuclear Laboratory. Companies focusing on spectrometry and related technologies are particularly well-suited to respond to this RFI, potentially leading to further procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Request for Information of VTR Dust Scrubber Solids Detection and Characterisation Equipment

Notice Description

The purpose of this RFI is to obtain information about technology that is able to identify both caesium phosphomolybdate (CPM) and zirconium molybdate (ZM) through the curved glass of the dust scrubber on the Vitrification Test Rig (VTR) in situ, in order to measure build-up on the inside of the dust scrubber. Responses to the attached RFI document should be sent to david.brown@uknnl.com before 17:00pm 20th September 2024. Additional information: Responses to the RFI should be sent to david.brown@uknnl.com before 17:00pm 20th September 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6836770-f519-49c3-b67b-978e83ac4915
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b410d5e9-ce40-4bc5-8661-1c594a131ebc
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement 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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Sep 2024Expired
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

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
SEASCALE
Postcode
CA20 1PG
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

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