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Spinionic Rotating Bed Reactor trials

SELLAFIELD LTD

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25 Jul 2024 at 15:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd, headquartered in Warrington, has completed the procurement process for the "Spinionic Rotating Bed Reactor trials," classified under the research services category (CPV 73110000). This tender focused on the active demonstration and deployment of Spinionic Rotating Reactor Bed (RBR) technology in the Glovebox system at Winchester Bottles and future effluents in LAEMG, Cumbria. This tender was executed through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, due to an exclusivity agreement with the supplier and the protection of intellectual property rights. AtkinsRealis was awarded the contract on 25th July 2024, with the contract officially signed on the same day.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in nuclear sector technologies and research services, particularly those with expertise in advanced reactor technologies. The procurement's exclusive nature highlights the necessity for businesses to secure strategic partnerships or obtain unique capabilities to be competitive. Companies with strong R&D capabilities, particularly within the nuclear decommissioning industry, are well-suited to pursue similar future contracts to leverage and expand their niche expertise. This illustrates the potential for collaboration and innovation in highly specialised and controlled technological arenas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spinionic Rotating Bed Reactor trials

Notice Description

Active Demonstration and deployment of the Spinionic Rotating Reactor Bed (RBR) technology in Glovebox system Winchester Bottles and future effluents in LAEMG

Lot Information

Lot 1

Active Demonstration and deployment of the Spinionic Rotating Reactor Bed (RBR) technology in Glovebox system Winchester Bottles and future effluents in LAEMG. Additional information: No competition. Exclusive licence to the technology

Procurement Information

Supplier holds an exclusivity agreement with SpinChem (technology developer). SNC-Lavalin and SpinChem have a five-year license and collaboration agreement to deploy Spinionic(tm) solutions in the nuclear sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0484c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023291-2024
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LTD
Contact Name
Amanda Price
Contact Email
amanda.price@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD11 West Cumbria
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSREALIS

Further Information

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