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MOX FUEL LINE Objective 1 - Re-use in LWR type reactors - MOx pellet manufacture Objective 2 - Disposal/immobilisation - manufacturing "disposal-grade" MOx pellets for disposal within a Geological

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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09 Nov 2023 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, based in Cumbria, UK, has awarded a contract for the MOX Fuel Line framework to the National Nuclear Laboratory. The procurement process was completed with a total contract value of GBP 8,800,000. The contract covers services related to research and experimental development in the nuclear industry, focusing on MOx pellet manufacture and disposal/immobilisation for use in reactors. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development, advisory services, radioactive waste treatment, and engineering within the nuclear sector. Companies with expertise in feasibility studies, design services, waste analysis, and plutonium handling could be well-suited to compete. As the contract involves long-term scientific studies and technology demonstrations, businesses with capabilities in these areas are encouraged to explore potential collaborations with the awarded supplier, the National Nuclear Laboratory.

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Notice Title

MOX FUEL LINE Objective 1 - Re-use in LWR type reactors - MOx pellet manufacture Objective 2 - Disposal/immobilisation - manufacturing "disposal-grade" MOx pellets for disposal within a Geological

Notice Description

Fuel line scientific studies, research and development, materials archive, technology demonstrations, trials and engineering studies, establishing new capabilities (design, construction, and installation of equipment), operation of NDA Group equipment, treatment of material and/or waste, analytical services, and managing of Universities contributions to the NDA mission that requires or offers the use of existing NNL UK facilities on either the Springfields or Sellafield Sites (and Workington facility where the inactive trials supports the later active work in the NNL operated active facilities) that are facilities in respect of which NNL has exclusive occupancy rights and including work of a high security nature.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fuel line Framework or the provision of any scientific studies, research and development, materials archive, technology demonstrations, trials and engineering studies, establishing new capabilities (design, construction, and installation of equipment), operation of NDA Group equipment, treatment of material and/or waste, analytical services, and managing of Universities contributions to the NDA mission that requires or offers the use of existing NNL UK facilities on either the Springfields or Sellafield Sites (and Workington facility where the inactive trials supports the later active work in the NNL operated active facilities) that are facilities in respect of which NNL has exclusive occupancy rights and including work of a high security nature.

Where NNL has unique laboratory related skills, capabilities and equipment to provide science, engineering, techniques and technologies and additional nuclear laboratory related skills.

Procurement Information

The requirements for this Framework require a UK Laboratory facility and the specialist skills and resources of the National Nuclear Laboratory, the Framework has been developed in line with these requirements in mind. Powders samples may be required for testing and 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 Laboratory Related and Research and Experimental Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04172a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033218-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

73100000 - Research and experimental development 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
9 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 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
Madeline Jones
Contact Email
madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+4 1925802875

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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