Award

Mox Fuel Line

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2024 at 13:58

Tender

15 Jul 2022 at 15:01

Planning

16 Dec 2021 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking a supplier for the re-purposing of the current Fuel Line for future usage by the NDA. The procurement process for the "Mox Fuel Line" project falls under the works category and involves design, installation, and technical support to commissioning activities. The tender, initiated as a selective procedure with a restricted process, has a deadline on August 15, 2022. The project is located in Sellafield and aims to support nuclear engineering installations.

This tender for the "Mox Fuel Line" project presents opportunities for businesses in the mechanical engineering and nuclear fields. Companies specialised in building installation, nuclear fuels, and engineering services would be well-suited to compete. The project's multi-stage contract includes design, procurement, assembly, on-site testing, and training elements, providing scope for involvement from various business types, especially those with expertise in nuclear engineering and installations.

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Notice Title

Mox Fuel Line

Notice Description

The current Fuel Line located in National Nuclear Laboratory's (NNL's) Central Laboratory was designed and installed in the mid-2000's in Area 400 to provide research and development (R&D) support to Sellafield Mixed Oxide (MOx) Plant (SMP), which utilised the Short Binderless Route (SBR) for producing MOx. However, the Fuel Line was never fully commissioned and has remained in a state of Care and Maintenance (C&M) since then. The intent is to re-purpose the above existing fuel line, whilst keeping certain elements embedded within the design. The scope of the works required is therefore to Design, Install and provide technical support to Commissioning for the Fuel Line for future usage by the NDA.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The current Fuel Line located in National Nuclear Laboratory's (NNL's) Central Laboratory was designed and installed in the mid-2000's in Area 400 to provide research and development (R&D) support to Sellafield Mixed Oxide (MOx) Plant (SMP), which utilised the Short Binderless Route (SBR) for producing MOx. However, the Fuel Line was never fully commissioned and has remained in a state of Care and Maintenance (C&M) since then. Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is responsible for the current civil plutonium stockpile. It is currently considering options for plutonium disposition including reusing the material within new MOx fuel (

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0301f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020801-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09340000 - Nuclear fuels

45251110 - Nuclear-power station construction work

45300000 - Building installation work

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
26 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Additional Buyers

CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY (NNL)

Contact Name
David Kirkbride
Contact Email
david.kirkbride@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
+44 1925933793

Buyer Location

Locality
SEASCALE
Postcode
CA20 1PG
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLD11 West Cumbria

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORANO

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