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Step-change improvements in sensitivity and scan speed

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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27 Aug 2024 at 12:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (NNL), located in Warrington, UK, has completed the award stage of a procurement process aimed at step-change improvements in sensitivity and scan speed, with a notable focus on research and experimental development services. This tender, part of the Gamechangers Innovation Programme, is valued at £432,836 and has been awarded to Fraunhofer UK Research Ltd, based in Glasgow. The project involves developing hydromap technologies to detect hydrogen molecules with great precision. Initial feasibility funding was completed in August 2024, leading to the current award for further development.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in advanced research and experimental development, particularly those specialising in sensor technology, single-photon detection, and hydrogen-related innovations. Companies of all sizes are encouraged to engage with similar innovation programmes and challenges. The Gamechangers Innovation Programme is particularly suitable for SMEs looking to transition from feasibility to proof-of-concept phases, fostering ownership of intellectual property and advancing technology readiness levels in the nuclear industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Step-change improvements in sensitivity and scan speed

Notice Description

National Nuclear Laboratory ("NNL") intends to award a contract to Fraunhofer UK Research Limited who will further develop the Concept for Hydromap III - Step-change improvements in sensitivity and scan speed as part of the Gamechangers Innovation Programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this proof of concept project is to exploit a unique property of Hydrogen, in combination with the recent emergence of high performance single-photon detectors, to realise a device that will be able to detect this elusive molecule with unprecedented concentration and spatial accuracy over extended stand-off ranges.

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") intends to award a contract to Sensor Driven who will further develop the concept for a Step-change improvements in sensitivity and scan speed as part of the Gamechangers Innovation Programme. Fraunhofer UK Research Limited has been developing the Hydropmap III and were selected through a response to a Gamechangers Challenge Statement which sought applications for feasibility funding. The aim of this proof-of-concept project is to exploit a unique property of Hydrogen, in combination with the recent emergence of high performance single-photon detectors, to realise a device that will be able to detect this elusive molecule with unprecedented concentration and spatial accuracy over extended stand-off ranges. Following all supplier applications for feasibility funding for the above project, Fraunhofer UK Research Limited was selected as a successful supplier by the funders (Sellafield Ltd). An initial PS5,000.00 of feasibility funding was provided, which supported Fraunhofer UK Research Limited to: * Create a Business Case * Generate of a Project Plan * Identify milestones and funding requirements The output of this feasibility study was then further evaluated by Sellafield Ltd and Fraunhofer UK Research Limited 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. https://www.gamechangers.technology/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0495a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027281-2024
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
£432,836 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 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
Not specified
Contact Email
nnl.procurement@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
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

FRAUNHOFER UK RESEARCH

Further Information

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