Planning

Autonomous transportation of nuclear materials

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

23 Oct 2023 at 10:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is seeking an autonomous transportation system to automate the package transportation process for nuclear materials. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a deadline for interested technology providers to submit applications by 30th November 2023. The industry category is research and development services, with additional classifications related to the transportation of low and intermediate level nuclear waste. The procurement process is initiated as a tender, with opportunities open to small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender offers opportunities for organisations with capabilities in autonomous transport to participate in the Game Changers challenge. Interested businesses should visit the Game Changers website for further information and to submit applications. The outcome of this challenge will determine if a full procurement exercise follows. The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited, based in Warrington, England, is facilitating this procurement process. Business entities with expertise in transportation services and related consultancy are well-suited to compete in this tender for the autonomous transportation of nuclear materials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autonomous transportation of nuclear materials

Notice Description

This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd are seeking an autonomous transportation system to automate the package transportation process, improving efficiency, and maintaining absolute safety and security of carriage. 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 the 30th November 2023. 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 autonomous transport to respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers website for further information on this Game Changers challenge. If Sellafield Ltd progress to a future procurement opportunity for an autonomous transportation system, 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: For full details, please view Game Changers website. (www.gamechangers.technology)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6a4dd3-e366-4aca-8124-1ec9d7d7b011
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90521410 - Transportation of low level nuclear waste

90521420 - Transportation of intermediate level nuclear waste

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2023Expired
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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