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Autonomous Transport System

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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29 Jul 2024 at 09:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (NNL) has completed the procurement process for the development of an Autonomous Transport System (ATS), awarding a contract to Digital Concepts Engineering Ltd under the "Research and experimental development services" category. This initiative, classified as services, is part of the Gamechangers Innovation Programme, aimed at facilitating the daily transport of packages across the Sellafield site. The contract, valued at £207,312, was signed on 29th July 2024, following a direct negotiation without prior publication, justified by the exclusive rights held by Digital Concepts Engineering Ltd. NNL, located in Risley, UK, oversees this project, ensuring the efficient and secure transportation of waste and products, meeting operational demands and safety standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in autonomous and transport technologies, particularly those with innovative solutions for the nuclear industry. Companies well-suited for such projects include those experienced in developing and managing cutting-edge transport systems and those that excel in research and development services. By participating in such endeavours, businesses can leverage collaboration with prominent entities like NNL, expanding their market presence and contributing to advancements in autonomous transport technologies within the nuclear sector. Suppliers interested in future opportunities can explore the Gamechangers Technology challenge for possible engagements and innovation funding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autonomous Transport System

Notice Description

National Nuclear Laboratory ("NNL") intends to award a contract to Digital Concepts Engineering Ltd who will further develop the concept for an Autonomous Transport System (DCE ATS) to facilitate daily package journeys across the Sellafield site from legacy stores to new long-term storage facilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this proof of concept project is to develope a safe, secure, autonomous transport of waste and product packages. The impact of this technology is to reduce reliance on driver and vehicle availability, reduce planning time, and enhance operational efficiency to ensure that a high volume of packages can be transported over an extended duration.

Procurement Information

National Nuclear Laboratory ("NNL") intends to award a contract to Digital Concepts Engineering Ltd who will further develop the concept for an Autonomous Transport System (DCE ATS) to facilitate daily package journeys across the Sellafield site from legacy stores to new long-term storage facilities, as part of the Gamechangers Innovation Programme. Digital Concepts Engineering Ltd has been developing the technology for safe, secure, autonomous transport of waste and product packages and were selected through a response to a Gamechangers Challenge Statement which sought applications for feasibility funding. This was advertised in an Early Engagement Notice via Contracts Finder on 23rd October 2023 (https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/bc6a4dd3-e366-4aca-8124-1ec9d7d7b011?origin=SearchResults&p=1) and published via (https://www.gamechangers.technology/challenge/Autonomous_Transportation_of_Nuclear_Materials) Following all supplier applications for feasibility funding for the above project, Digital Concepts Engineering Ltd were selected as a successful supplier by the funders (Sellafield Ltd). An initial PS10,000 of feasibility funding was provided in January 2024, which supported Digital Concepts Engineering Ltd to: * Create a Business Case for * Generate of a Project Plan for * milestones and funding requirements The output of this feasibility study was then further evaluated by Sellafield Ltd and Digital Concept Engineering Ltd have been selected for additional funding for the Proof-of-Concept phase of this project, which will enable them to further develop this concept and technology further. This additional funding to support technology development is due to be awarded following the expiry of this VEAT notice. Gamechangers is an innovation programme which finds solutions for complex nuclear industry challenges and allows the supplier to retain ownership of the Intellectual Property throughout the advancement of technology readiness level. They accept applications and work with all sizes and across all sectors to identify and develop the most promising of technology. Suppliers who have an idea which might be of interest, please follow the below link to the Gamechangers Technology challenge website for further information or to explore Challenges that may be of interest. Delivering innovation in the nuclear industry (https://www.gamechangers.technology/)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04854e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023532-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£207,312 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
NNL Procurement
Contact Email
nnl.procurement@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RISLEY
Postcode
WA3 6AE
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL CONCEPTS ENGINEERING

Further Information

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