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Hot Isostatic Pressing of Plutonium - Installation and procurement

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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31 Mar 2021 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is undertaking a contract titled "Hot Isostatic Pressing of Plutonium - Installation and procurement," aimed at developing the incorporation of Plutonium powders via Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) technology. This procurement, classified under research and experimental development services, has an estimated value of £11,000,000 and is currently in the award stage. The contract period commenced on 31st March 2021 and extends until 12th October 2023. The associated tender ended on 23rd March 2021 and encompasses delivery addresses across the UK, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and other international locations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies engaged in advanced engineering, nuclear technology, and laboratory services. Businesses that specialise in the procurement and installation of high-tech industrial equipment, particularly those with experience in nuclear applications, would be well-suited to compete. The involvement of the National Nuclear Laboratory as the awarded supplier highlights the demand for skilled providers in the nuclear sector, reflecting a market ripe for innovative solutions and expert services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hot Isostatic Pressing of Plutonium - Installation and procurement

Notice Description

This requirement is for the following: The development of incorporation of Plutonium powders using Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) technology. The powders are located at Sellafield Limited, and the NNL's Central Laboratory facility on the site is the only location where appropriate samples can be obtained. NDA wish to engage NNL to procure equipment for the HIP process, install and test it off-site, with the intention of installing and operating the equipment in the Central Laboratory under a future contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4526b466-16e3-49ce-96b3-94ad89722c87
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2021 - 12 Oct 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOOR ROW
Postcode
CA24 3HU
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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