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title: "Single Module Flask (SMF) Alignment System"
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# Single Module Flask (SMF) Alignment System

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-114251c9-176d-4777-9ba6-e27899ac9b1f

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory has successfully completed a procurement process for the design and manufacture of a Single Module Flask (SMF) Alignment System. This contract, valued at £34,959, was awarded to Brimstone Enterprises Ltd on 14th September 2020. The project, categorized under nuclear safety using track-alignment machinery, is based in the British Overseas Territories and aimed to enhance operations at the Windscale Active Handling Facility. The contract commenced on 31st August 2020 and concluded on 7th December 2020, indicating a rapid yet strategic approach to meet urgent operational needs.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the nuclear safety equipment and machinery sectors, particularly those specialising in precision engineering and alignment technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in nuclear applications would be well-suited to compete, especially given the relevance of safety and compliance in the sector. This tender not only underscores the demand for specialised equipment in hazardous environments but also highlights potential avenues for innovation and partnership in ongoing nuclear decommissioning efforts.

## Notice

National Nuclear Laboratory has a requirement to design and manufacture a Flask Alignment System for Single Module Flask (SMF) posting operations at Cave 6 Horizontal Posting Port (HPP) located at the Windscale Active Handling Facility (AHF). Cave 6 is a shielded hot cell which handles radioactive materials. The Flask Alignment System is required to accurately and repeatedly position the SMF relative to the HPP during the docking process. This is to ensure the slipper inside the SMF, which carries the contents of the SMF, transfers smoothly from the Bore of the SMF to the Bore of the HPP without catching at the interface point.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66e1cab9-e5e7-46a9-9e04-50659f98b860 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2020 - 7 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,959 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIMSTONE ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 34945000 - Track-alignment machinery
- 35113210 - Nuclear safety equipment
- 38636100 - Lasers
- 38636110 - Industrial lasers

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66e1cab9-e5e7-46a9-9e04-50659f98b860

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66e1cab9-e5e7-46a9-9e04-50659f98b860
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=12821&B=SELLAFIELD
  Please follow the link to access the RFQ pack
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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