Planning

Special Nuclear Materials Stores Inspection - Corrosion

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

24 Aug 2022 at 16:54

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is planning a procurement process titled "Special Nuclear Materials Stores Inspection - Corrosion" in the Nuclear fuels industry category. The buying organisation is based in Birchwood, United Kingdom, with the engagement end date set for 20th October 2022. This tender is at the planning stage, and interested organisations can submit applications for the Game Changers challenge between 1st September and 20th October 2022.

This procurement opportunity for the inspection of nuclear material stores offers a chance for technology providers with expertise in research and experimental development services to contribute innovative solutions. The tender is open to SMEs and organisations with experience in techniques related to corrosion prevention. Businesses interested in refining their understanding of corrosion situations can engage with the National Nuclear Laboratory Limited through this exciting opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Nuclear Materials Stores Inspection - Corrosion

Notice Description

This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd are seeking improved and/or novel solutions to enable them to refine their understanding of corrosion situation in the Sellafield Product and Residue Store (SPRS). 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. Application open on Thursday 1st September and the closing date for applications will be 20th October 2022. 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 techniques that may contribute to an improved understanding of the corrosion situation in the SPRS, respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers (https://www.gamechangers.technology/) website for further information on this Game Changers challenge. If Sellafield progress to a future procurement opportunity for improved and/or novel solutions that refine their understanding of corrosion situation in the Sellafield Product and Residue Store (SPRS), 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609b1cf1-6fc7-4353-b61a-cdd05876cdb2
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

CPV Codes

09340000 - Nuclear fuels

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 2022Expired
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
BIRCHWOOD
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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