--- title: "ROV positioning in featureless pond environments" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1183e346-925a-47b8-ad98-a3cf8bcbf6c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1183e346-925a-47b8-ad98-a3cf8bcbf6c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1183e346-925a-47b8-ad98-a3cf8bcbf6c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1183e346-925a-47b8-ad98-a3cf8bcbf6c1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED" published: "2021-06-10" --- # ROV positioning in featureless pond environments Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1183e346-925a-47b8-ad98-a3cf8bcbf6c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1183e346-925a-47b8-ad98-a3cf8bcbf6c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1183e346-925a-47b8-ad98-a3cf8bcbf6c1.json) ## Summary The NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement titled "ROV positioning in featureless pond environments." This initiative falls under the nuclear fuels industry category and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement process has a key milestone, with the engagement end date set for 30th July 2021. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in this early engagement by submitting their applications through the Game Changers programme website, where an online workshop will be held on 8th July 2021 to further elaborate on the challenge. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative technology solutions, particularly those with expertise in robotics, nuclear reactor components, and hazardous waste management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to engage in this competition, as the challenge seeks novel and improved methods for the reliable positioning of ROVs in complex environments. Engaging with this procurement could facilitate growth in the relevant sectors, enabling participants to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure future contracts should a full procurement process ensue. ## Notice This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd and Dounreay Site Restoration Limited are seeking improved and/or novel solutions to enable them to reliably and repeatedly position ROVs and associated characterisation equipment in a pond, without use of the stored inventory as a x/y coordination guide, to aid in retrieval of radioactive waste. This challenge will be administered though the Game Changers programme and advertised on their website during June/July 2021. A challenge statement published on the website will provide a detailed overview of the challenge and Sellafield Ltd's technical requirements along with any constraints and restrictions. An online workshop will be held on the 8th July 2021 where Sellafield and DSRL will further describe the challenge. Details of the workshop will be shared on the Game Changers website. Interested technology providers should complete and submit a Game Changers application via the Game Changers website www.gamechangers.technology. The challenge is open to any organisation who feel they can meet the technical requirements. The closing date for applications will be 30th July 2021. Interested organisations should note that the issue of this PIN may not result in a full procurement exercise being conducted. The outcome of the Game Changers challenge will determine whether a full procurement exercise will follow. We would therefore encourage any organisation which has the capability, knowledge and experience in the prevention and/or minimising leaks to respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers (https://www.gamechangers.technology/) website for further information on the Game Changers challenge. If Sellafield or DRSL progress to a future procurement opportunity for ROV positioning, the learning gathered from the Game Changers technology study may be shared with all potential suppliers, noting that commercially sensitive information will not be included. Additional information: For full details of this challenge please visit the Game Changers website at https://www.gamechangers.technology/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b286179c-796d-4290-98e5-4af136f18440 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jul 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED | | Locality | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | WA6 3AE | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 42 - Industrial machinery - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 09340000 - Nuclear fuels - 42150000 - Nuclear reactors and parts - 42997300 - Industrial robots - 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2021 at 07:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b286179c-796d-4290-98e5-4af136f18440 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b286179c-796d-4290-98e5-4af136f18440 10th June 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gamechangers.technology/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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