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Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Plutonium Powders - Installation and commissioning of equipment in Central Laboratory

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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14 Mar 2023 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has awarded a contract for the installation and commissioning of equipment in the Central Laboratory for the development of Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Plutonium Powders. This contract was awarded to National Nuclear Laboratory, with a value of £8,800,000 and was signed on 13th March 2023. The procurement stage was completed under a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contracting process was for research and experimental development services in the services category, with a focus on incorporating Plutonium powders using HIP technology.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in research and development services, radioactive waste services, consulting, and engineering services. Businesses with expertise in working with hazardous materials, nuclear research, and experimental development may find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The unique requirement of operating in the Central Laboratory at Sellafield makes this opportunity ideal for organisations with experience in handling Plutonium materials and advanced technological processes.

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Notice Title

Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Plutonium Powders - Installation and commissioning of equipment in Central Laboratory

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 will engage NNL for i installation and inactive commissioning of the equipment in the Central Laboratory. NNL will operate the equipment under a future contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 will engage NNL for i installation and inactive commissioning of the equipment in the Central Laboratory. NNL will operate the equipment 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 will engage NNL for the installation and inactive commissioning of the equipment in the Central Laboratory. NNL will operate the equipment under a future contract.<br/><br/>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 operated by NNL in their Central Laboratory under a future contract.<br/><br/>NNL are the sole operators in the Central Lab and have the expertise to complete this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b2b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007404-2023
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

45 - Construction work

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

45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work

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
£8,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20232 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
Nicki Brown
Contact Email
nicki.brown@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1925802679

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
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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