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title: "Autonomous Waste Sorting and Segregation (Auto-SAS) - PIN"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
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# Autonomous Waste Sorting and Segregation (Auto-SAS) - PIN

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38ac9ed0-2c00-40d5-ba65-3d4769274e14

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is seeking innovative solutions for an Autonomous Waste Sorting and Segregation project. The procurement will involve a 4-year phased approach, culminating in an autonomous waste sorting and segregation platform demonstration at an NRS site. Key milestones include an engagement end date of 26th June 2024. The NDA will manage the procurement, with contract management by NRS. The project falls under the CPV codes for pre-feasibility study, technological demonstration, feasibility study, waste analysis, and design services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in research and development, waste analysis, and design services to compete. The suitable businesses should be able to provide innovative solutions for autonomous waste sorting and segregation. As the NDA is hosting an engagement event on 18th June 2024, interested suppliers can register to participate and showcase their capabilities. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to engage, and the final contract worth between £0 and £39.5 million will be awarded to a single supplier.

## Notice

This project is an Innovation Partnership procurement route and therefore requires innovative ideas and solutions. The procurement over 4 years will provide a deployed large-scale active demonstration (Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6) of an autonomous waste sorting and segregation platform on an NRS site. The platform will be able to autonomously sort through nuclear waste and segregate into specific containers.' The aim of the platform is to remove humans from harm, reduce the hazards associated with sorting and segregation processes and improve utilisation of the waste hierarchy and diversion routes. The procurement will start with a 3 year off site design, development, and inactive demonstration and move to a 2 year installation and active demonstration phase. (Phase 2 will start during the 3 year period of Phase 1. However, there will be a contract break before phase 2 commences) These two phases will be awarded to a single supplier for PS0-PS9.5M. The procurement will be awarded by the NDA. The contract management and project management will be by NRS. The NDA shall host an engagement event on 18th June 2024 10am - 12:30pm. To register your attendance please email: madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk for this requirement. Please type in the header "Auto SAS". This supplier event will be carried out via a Microsoft teams conference, and a link will be shared prior to the proposed date. The NDA would like a maximum of 2 members of staff per supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e54a7f0b-4143-4404-a951-359c65faf88e |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 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 | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA24 3HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Egremont North and St Bees |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
- 79930000 - Specialty design services

## Release History

- 21 May 2024 at 11:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e54a7f0b-4143-4404-a951-359c65faf88e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e54a7f0b-4143-4404-a951-359c65faf88e
  21st May 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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