Tender

Polymers PhD

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

14 Nov 2024 at 09:22

Planning

04 Nov 2024 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Polymers PhD," classified under the research services category (CPV 73110000). The tender seeks universities capable of collaborating on a 3 ½ year PhD research project focused on the irradiation of polymeric materials and the development of film weld integrity to contain radioactively contaminated materials. The project is set to commence in September 2025, and the tender update extending the closing date has been announced for 22nd November 2024 at 17:00hrs. The procurement aims to identify UK facilities with a gamma source of sufficient strength and availability to support the project.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for universities with expertise in nuclear research and the capability to conduct advanced experimental work in polymer irradiation. It is particularly relevant for research institutions with robust facilities and a strong academic background in material sciences and nuclear engineering. Engaging in this project can enhance the research portfolio of the institutions while providing invaluable contributions to nuclear safety and material integrity. Institutions equipped with unique experimental resources and academic personnel will find this tender highly suitable.

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Notice Title

Polymers PhD

Notice Description

The National Nuclear Laboratory are currently exploring the market of Universities to determine if any universities are potentially able to work with NNL on a scope of work. This scope of work is for a 3 1/2 year PhD for technical expertise in irradiation of polymeric materials. The initial scope will be investigate development of film weld integrity with respect to radiation for containment of radioactively contaminated materials. The candidate is planned to begin their PhD in September 2025. NNL are reviewing the market to see if any UK facilities have a gamma source of sufficient strength and availability to support with the project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Nuclear Laboratory are currently exploring the market of Universities to determine if any universities are potentially able to work with NNL on a scope of work. This scope of work is for a 3 1/2 year PhD for technical expertise in irradiation of polymeric materials. The initial scope will be investigate development of film weld integrity with respect to radiation for containment of radioactively contaminated materials. The candidate is planned to begin their PhD in September 2025. NNL are reviewing the market to see if any UK facilities have a gamma source of sufficient strength and availability to support with the project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b3c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036798-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 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
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY
Contact Name
Charlotte Wilson
Contact Email
charlotte.wilson@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
+44 1900517689

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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

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