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Services - Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Plutonium Powders - Research, experimental and installation of equipment

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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10 Mar 2021 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is seeking to finalise a contract valued at £11,000,000 for services related to Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Plutonium powders. This procurement falls under the research and experimental development services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The buying organisation intends to engage the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) for the procurement, installation, and testing of HIP equipment, with an anticipated future contract for operation at NNL’s Central Laboratory in Sellafield. The procurement process began with an initiation type described as a tender, and the contract was signed on 1 March 2021.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research, development, and specialised engineering services, particularly those with expertise in handling radioactive materials and decommissioning technologies. Companies offering consultancy services, waste management, and feasibility studies related to nuclear applications would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts stemming from this procurement process, particularly as NNL aims to explore various options for the UK civil plutonium stockpile.

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Notice Title

Services - Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Plutonium Powders - Research, experimental and installation of equipment

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) seeks to award a 2.5 year contract to National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL). The NDA is exploring options for the disposition of the UK civil plutonium stockpile using a variety of methods for re-use or disposal. This service is for 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 will engage NNL to procure the 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.

Procurement Information

This service is for the development of incorporation of Plutonium powders using Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) technology. The powders samples required for this testing 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 for research / experimental / procurement of equipment, installation and tests off-site, with the intention of installing and operating the service and equipment in the Central Laboratory under a future contract. The powder samples required for the testing of the HIP equipment can only be obtained at the Central Lab at Sellafield, which is operated by NNL. The HIP equipment will be installed and operated by NNL in their Central Laboratory under a future contract. NNL are the sole operators in the Central Lab and have the expertise to complete this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029a6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004861-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

09342000 - Plutonium

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

79723000 - Waste analysis services

79930000 - Specialty design services

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services

90521500 - Packaging of radioactive waste

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Nicola Brown
Contact Email
nicki.brown@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1925802679

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

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