Planning

Measuring Waste Bed Liquor Levels

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

31 Jan 2024 at 15:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited, located in Warrington, England, is planning a procurement process titled "Measuring Waste Bed Liquor Levels" in the industry category of Nuclear evaluation instruments. This tender, in the planning stage, involves engaging with technology providers to develop solutions for measuring liquor levels within waste beds. The key milestone is the engagement end date on 27th March 2024.

This opportunity for business growth is suitable for organizations with expertise in research services, research and development consultancy services, and design and execution of research and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the potential for a future procurement opportunity based on the outcomes of the Game Changers challenge. Interested parties can submit applications through the Game Changers website for a chance to contribute innovative solutions to the measurement challenge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Measuring Waste Bed Liquor Levels

Notice Description

This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd are seeking solutions to enable them to measure the liquor level within the waste beds contained by the MSSS Original Building storage compartments. 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 27 March 2024. 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 capability, knowledge and experience in techniques that could apply to the measurement of liquor levels within waste beds, 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 measuring liquor levels within waste beds, 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 additional information, see the gamechangers website. (www.gamechangers.technology)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe822a2a-9474-407f-8ca1-62f86f3ae190
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca7e8de-04b4-48eb-9963-7f9a349768e9
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

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy 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
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Mar 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

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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