Tender

Carbon-14 Release of Irradiated AGR Graphite

CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE

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Tender

15 Sep 2019 at 16:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance, which is seeking tender submissions for the project titled "Carbon-14 Release of Irradiated AGR Graphite". This initiative is categorised under research and development services, with a specific focus on understanding carbon-14 release from irradiated graphite in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage and will close on 15th October 2019. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 18th November 2019, lasting until 18th November 2022. The estimated total value of the contract is £950,000, with a minimum value of £550,000, and the procurement method specified is an open procedure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and experimental development services, particularly those with expertise in environmental sciences and nuclear technology. Companies capable of conducting extensive experimental programmes and providing robust analysis are ideal candidates. As the project requires thorough measurement and characterisation of carbon-14 release, it also paves the way for collaborations or partnerships among larger firms and smaller entities looking to expand their capabilities in the nuclear research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carbon-14 Release of Irradiated AGR Graphite

Notice Description

RWM wishes to commission a study to measure and further understand the release of carbon-14 from irradiated graphite under a range of relevant conditions. This will involve measurement of total carbon-14 release into the gas and aqueous phases during leaching in an appropriate solution, together with characterisation of the composition. Specifically, this study would investigate the release of carbon-14 from Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor (AGR) graphite and compare to the previous results obtained from WAGR, BEP0 and Magnox graphite. This will require an experimental programme that closely follows the methods and test durations previously studied for Magnox graphite to provide comparable results. RWM request that the contractor propose a baseline schedule based on a total leaching duration of 24 months, with appropriate scheduled sampling intervals. RWM also request that schedules based on 36 and 48 month leaching durations are also included as optional tasks/extensions, that would allow the leaching to be extended if the results towards the end of 24 months warrant further experimental studies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b412a3a-5474-409d-8a42-4e4a690d75d8
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Nov 2019 - 18 Nov 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0RH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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