--- title: "Internal inspection of long and narrow pipework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4698706d-7ff9-4852-8935-7eef3277c82f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4698706d-7ff9-4852-8935-7eef3277c82f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4698706d-7ff9-4852-8935-7eef3277c82f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4698706d-7ff9-4852-8935-7eef3277c82f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED" published: "2025-01-21" --- # Internal inspection of long and narrow pipework Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4698706d-7ff9-4852-8935-7eef3277c82f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4698706d-7ff9-4852-8935-7eef3277c82f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4698706d-7ff9-4852-8935-7eef3277c82f.json) ## Summary Sellafield Ltd is seeking technology solutions for the internal visual inspection of long, narrow, convoluted pipework within their facilities. This procurement process, facilitated by the National Nuclear Laboratory Limited, falls under the 'Research and experimental development services' industry category. The procurement method is a Game Changers Competition. The tender process began on 21st January 2025, with applications closing on 28th February 2025. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the safety and integrity of infrastructure at the Sellafield site, particularly addressing the challenges posed by inspecting narrow pipes of up to 60 meters in length with multiple bends and corrosion debris. This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in advanced inspection technologies, particularly those capable of navigating complex pipe networks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Successful applicants could leverage this project to gain a foothold in the lucrative nuclear decommissioning sector, with the potential for further engagements across the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority estate. Interested parties should submit their applications through the Game Changers website by the 28th February deadline. ## Notice This notice is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd is seeking a technology capable of conducting internal visual inspection of long, narrow, convoluted pipework. Routine visual inspection of existing assets across the Sellafield site is important to understand their condition, identify any defects, and manage risk of failure. One example of such pipework is an overflow drain line that services the Sellafield Sealines, which must be inspected every 2 years. Internal inspection of this narrow (20mm internal diameter) pipework has proven particularly challenging to date, due to multiple bends, corrosion debris, lack of lighting, and the length of pipe (up to 60m). A solution that can be inspect narrow convoluted pipework and provide reliable, high-quality images, would be of high interest to Sellafield Ltd and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) estate more widely. We would encourage any organisation which has the capability, knowledge and experience in pipework inspection technology to respond to this notice and visit the Game Changers website for further information on this Game Changers challenge. How to apply? Interested technology providers should complete and submit a Game Changers application via the Game Changers website. The challenge is open to any organisation who feel they can meet the technical requirements. The closing date for applications will be 28th February 2025. https://www.gamechangers.technology/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b6f6e2e-42b9-44f5-a6f4-faefb4827719 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Gamechangers Competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED | | Locality | RISLEY | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services ## Release History - 21 Jan 2025 at 10:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b6f6e2e-42b9-44f5-a6f4-faefb4827719 - 21 Jan 2025 at 09:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b6f6e2e-42b9-44f5-a6f4-faefb4827719 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b6f6e2e-42b9-44f5-a6f4-faefb4827719 21st January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.gamechangers.technology/ - https://www.gamechangers.technology/challenge/Internal_inspection_of_long_and_narrow_pipework - https://forms.fis360.com/fis360ltd/form/GameChangerswebinarInternalinspectionoflongandnarr/formperma/v1LPxnWrHEYUdpdcQSymqmVVih01rsePPONhVK9dKqA ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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