Planning

Automated Sort and Segregate (Auto-SAS)

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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Planning

21 May 2024 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, based in Cumbria, United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process titled "Automated Sort and Segregate (Auto-SAS)" in the services industry category, specifically focusing on decommissioning services. This tender, with a value of £9.5 million, aims to implement an autonomous waste sorting and segregation platform at a Nuclear Reactor Site. The procurement will involve two phases over 4 years, starting with design and development followed by installation and active demonstration. The contract, awarded by NDA, involves hosting an engagement event on 18th June 2024 for interested suppliers.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering industrial robots, feasibility studies, waste analysis services, design services, and research and development consultancy to collaborate with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. The project requires innovative solutions for safely sorting nuclear waste, making it ideal for companies with expertise in the specified CPV codes. The planned procurement process signifies a long-term partnership opportunity, aligning with the NDA's goal of efficient waste management and technology deployment within the decommissioning sector.

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Notice Title

Automated Sort and Segregate (Auto-SAS)

Notice Description

This project is an Innovation Partnership procurement route and therefore requires innovative ideas and solutions. The proposed contract duration will be over 4 years and will provide a deployed large-scale active demonstration (Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6) of an autonomous waste sorting and segregation platform on an NRS site. The platform will be able to autonomously sort through nuclear waste and segregate into specific containers. The aim of the platform is to remove humans from harm, reduce the hazards associated with sorting and segregation processes and improve utilisation of the waste hierarchy and diversion routes.<br/><br/>The procurement will start with a 3 year off site design, development, and inactive demonstration and move to a <br/>2 year installation and active demonstration phase. (Phase 2 will start during the 3 year period of Phase 1. However there will be a contract break before phase 2 commences)<br/><br/>These two phases will be awarded to a single supplier for PS0-PS9.5M in total. <br/><br/>Whilst the contract will be awarded by NDA, the contract management and project management will be led by NRS. The contract maybe novated over to NRS at a later date once awarded.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This project is an Innovation Partnership procurement route and therefore requires innovative ideas and solutions. The procurement over 4 years will provide a deployed large-scale active demonstration (Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6) of an autonomous waste sorting and segregation platform on an NRS site. The platform will be able to autonomously sort through nuclear waste and segregate into specific containers.' The aim of the platform is to remove humans from harm, reduce the hazards associated with sorting and segregation processes and improve utilisation of the waste hierarchy and diversion routes.

The procurement will start with a 3 year off site design, development, and inactive demonstration and move to a
2 year installation and active demonstration phase. (Phase 2 will start during the 3 year period of Phase 1. However, there will be a contract break before phase 2 commences)
These two phases will be awarded to a single supplier for PS0-PS9.5M.

The procurement will be awarded by the NDA. The contract management and project management will be by NRS.

The NDA shall host an engagement event on 18th June 2024 10am - 12:30pm. To register your attendance please email: madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk for this requirement. Please type in the header "Auto SAS". This supplier event will be carried out via a Microsoft teams conference, and a link will be shared prior to the proposed date. The NDA would like a maximum of 2 members of staff per supplier. Additional information: 71241000- Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
73000000- Research and development services and related consultancy services
73300000- Design and execution of research and development
79421200- Project-design services other than for construction work
79723000- Waste analysis services
79930000- Specialty design services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04693c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016004-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration

79723000 - Waste analysis services

79930000 - Specialty design services

98391000 - Decommissioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Maddie Jones
Contact Email
madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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