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title: "Identifying Deformities in 500L Drums"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19687f12-f089-467e-9e94-7a3772945852"
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buyer: "NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
published: "2023-07-31"
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# Identifying Deformities in 500L Drums

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19687f12-f089-467e-9e94-7a3772945852

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is currently planning a procurement process titled "Identifying Deformities in 500L Drums" in the Radioactive materials industry category. The tender seeks improved solutions to identify deformities in drums stored in the Sellafield Encapsulated Product Stores, with a deadline for applications set for 28th September 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations with expertise in analysis and research services to offer innovative solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly well-suited to participate in this challenge. Interested parties should visit the Game Changers website for further details and consider submitting applications to address the technical requirements outlined by the National Nuclear Laboratory Limited.

## Notice

This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd are seeking improved and/or novel solutions to enable them to identify deformities in 500L drums stored in the Sellafield Encapsulated Product Stores (EPS). 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 28th September 2023. 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 techniques that may enable the identification of deformities in 500L drums that are stored within the EPS, respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers (https://www.gamechangers.technology/) website for further information on this Game Changers challenge. If Sellafield progress to a future procurement opportunity for improved and/or novel solutions that improve their ability to identify deformities in 500L drums in the EPS, 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, please visit: https://www.gamechangers.technology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ea63c9-1124-4577-9472-f62d28653e40 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 09343000 - Radioactive materials
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2023 at 14:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ea63c9-1124-4577-9472-f62d28653e40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ea63c9-1124-4577-9472-f62d28653e40
  31st July 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gamechangers.technology
- https://www.gamechangers.technology/

## Provenance

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