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MK4 Sensor Development

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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23 Aug 2024 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) has successfully completed the procurement process for the project titled "MK4 Sensor Development", classified under the industry category of Research and Experimental Development Services (CPV: 73100000). The awarded contract went to Sensor Driven, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Bristol, UK. This project, part of the Gamechangers Innovation Programme, aims to develop and demonstrate key scientific components of a sensor to be used in nuclear stores, with the contract awarded in the Tender stage on 19th July 2024. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified as falling outside the scope of the directive.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sensor technology, research and development, and innovation in the nuclear sector. Companies with expertise in long-term monitoring solutions, wireless data transmission, and industrial innovation will find this tender particularly advantageous. The Gamechangers Innovation Programme, which supports the project, actively encourages participation from businesses of all sizes and sectors, enabling growth and development in cutting-edge technological solutions. This initiative not only fosters business growth but also gives suppliers the chance to retain ownership of their intellectual property, promoting continuous innovation and market competitiveness.

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Notice Title

MK4 Sensor Development

Notice Description

National Nuclear Laboratory ("NNL") has awarded a contract to Sensor Driven who will further develop the concept to create and demonstrate key scientific components of a sensor for use in nuclear stores as part of the Gamechangers Innovation Programme. For further information on the Gamechangers Innovation Programme please visit https://www.gamechangers.technology/

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this proof of concept project is to create and demonstrate key scientific components of a sensor for use in nuclear stores. The ultimate goal of this contract is to produce a sensor system that will last up to 30 years, monitoring temperature and pressure. Data will be wirelessly transmitted to operators, with an instant alert if levels exceed defined thresholds

Options: Should additional funding become available to further develop this scope of work then the potential to extend is available.

Procurement Information

National Nuclear Laboratory ("NNL") has awarded a contract to Sensor Driven who will further develop the concept for a Sensor for use in nuclear stores as part of the Gamechangers Innovation Programme. The aim of this proof of concept project is to create and demonstrate key scientific components of a sensor for use in nuclear stores. Sensor Driven were selected through a response to a Gamechangers Challenge Statement which sought applications for feasibility funding. Following all supplier applications for feasibility funding for the above project, Sensor Driven were selected as a successful supplier by the funders, Sellafield Ltd. An initial PS10,000 of feasibility funding was provided, which supported Sensor Driven to: * Create a Business Case * Generate of a Project Plan of milestones and future funding requirements, and * Create a Risk Register. The output of this feasibility study was then further evaluated by Sellafield Ltd and Sensor Driven were selected for additional funding for a Proof-of-Concept for this project. This Proof of Concept will enable them to further develop this concept and technology further. 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. https://www.gamechangers.technology/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049352
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026983-2024
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
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
£249,030 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
WORKINGTON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SENSOR DRIVEN

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